Power generation as well as the production of fuels for transportation requires water, and the supply of high-quality freshwater is energy intensive. A growing population and climate change will increase the pressure on both resources.
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King, C., Holman, A. & Webber, M. Thirst for energy. Nature Geosci 1, 283–286 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo195
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