VII, 75 p. 34 illus., 13 illus. in color. online resource
SUMMARY
This book highlights the concept of environmental water footprint in the energy (bioenergy & hydropower) sector and the building/construction sector, focusing on a case study in Iran. It argues and demonstrates that water conservation is one of the most essential elements every industry has to take into account in its sustainability strategy.
CONTENT
The Water Footprint in Bioenergy - A Comparison of Four Biomass Sources to Produce Biofuels in Argentina -- Water Footprints of Hydropower Projects -- An Empirical Investigation into Water Footprint of Concrete Industry in Iran