Water consumption in thermoelectric and hydropower plants in China increased from 1.6 and 6.1 billion m3,respectively,to 3.8 and 14.6 billion m3 from 2002 to 2010.
The most essential resources,as food,energy and water(FEW)are strongly interrelated,forming the food-energy-water nexus(FEW nexus)for thriving of urban society.
The well-known “virtual water hypothesis” states that water-deficient regions/countries could alleviate water stress through importing water-intensive products from water-abundant regions/countries.
Food consumption links public health and climate change.In this study,greenhouse gasses(GHGs)emissions related with Chinese food consumption were systematically investigated via integrating household