May 2012
Fueling America and the Energy Water Nexus
How and Why It Impacts the Nexus and What Next
This report examines the causes of the looming water shortage crisis in the US. These are identified as the US energy portfolio, general water needs and scarcity of supply. Moreover, the global population continues to grow and with it demands for freshwater supplies in agriculture, industry, energy and recreation. In the future, the majority of this growth will be in emerging and developing countries that are already experiencing water and energy security challenges today. The report identifies eight major challenges regarding the impact of primary and transportation fuels on the energy and water nexus. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations.
© 2012 Atlantic Council of the United States
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Atlantic Council Energy Water Nexus Initiative
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978-1-61977-016-4
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