Four environmental dimensions of energy security - climate change, air pollution, water availability and quality, and land-use change - and the environmental impact of 13 energy systems on each are discussed in this paper. Climate change threatens more land, people, and economies in Asia and...

Water is one of the most important commodities in the world and plays an essential role in the hydrocarbon industry. With increased agricultural production, rapid industrialization, population growth and climate change, the world is facing an extreme water crisis in many regions. Coupled with a...