Germany is one of the five largest consumer markets in the world. Given that both supply chains and water consumption … in Germany undeniably has a major impact on global water consumption. This paper aims to determine Germany's global … consumption-induced water consumption (hereinafter water consumption), with a particular focus on the worldwide origin of the …

Water is not only vital for human life but also is a critical economic input. Climate change will likely exacerbate … conflicts over the multiple uses of water in Latin America. Adopting a south-south perspective approach, this study compares … direct water requirement patterns over time among Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica, applying an environmental …

This study analyzes the water footprint profiles of quinoa production in Bolivia, an emblematic crop that faces … significant challenges in terms of yield and sustainability. The Total Water Footprint (WH) of quinoa estimated for the Southern … study area is not optimizing water use. This situation can be explained to a large extent by the low level of organic matter …

pollution, water contamination, and their impacts on the human population as well as the environment"--Provided by publisher. …"This book highlights several important water-related issues and explores a number of potential solutions to the … problem of water sustainability by focusing on research-based perspectives on water availability, industrial and agricultural …

This multi-disciplinary book provides practical solutions for safeguarding the sustainability of the urban water … environment. Firstly, the importance of the urban water environment is highlighted and the major problems urban water bodies face … and strategies to safeguard the water environment are explored. Secondly, the diversity of pollutants entering the water …