Evaluating drivers of water-energy use: Insights from a selected Higher Education University in Abu Dhabi, UAE by Ameena S. Al-Sumaiti, Reem S. Al-Ali, Vikash Kumar Saini, N. Al-Saif, Rajesh Kumar

“…The United Arab Emirates faces water scarcity. Managing water-energy consumption behavior is essential to achieving sustainable resources for future generations. …”
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Fast Disinfection of Escherichia coli Bacteria Using Carbon Nanotubes Interaction with Microwave Radiation by Samer M. Al-Hakami, Amjad B. Khalil, Tahar Laoui, Muataz Ali Atieh

“…Water disinfection has attracted the attention of scientists worldwide due to water scarcity. The most significant challenges are determining how to achieve proper disinfection without producing harmful byproducts obtained usually using conventional chemical disinfectants and developing new point-of-use methods for the removal and inactivation of waterborne pathogens. …”
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Local Ecological Knowledge on Climate Change and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies Promote Resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe by Olga Laiza Kupika, Edson Gandiwa, Godwell Nhamo, Shakkie Kativu

“…Local communities observed water scarcity, changes in vegetation phenology, livestock and wildlife mortalities, and food shortages due to drought as the major impacts on their livelihoods. …”
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Government crisis communication tools in the light of the extreme drought of 2022 by Ágnes Kovács, Edina Kriskó, Tamás Pálvölgyi, László Balatonyi

“…Value: Due to the acceleration of the hydrological cycle, it is likely that in the future humanity will have to prepare for more intense periods of extreme water scarcity. According to satellite gravimetric measurements, the water security of the Carpathian Basin is changing in a negative direction. …”
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Acidification and Nitrogen Eutrophication of Austrian Forest Soils by Robert Jandl, Stefan Smidt, Franz Mutsch, Alfred Fürst, Harald Zechmeister, Heidi Bauer, Thomas Dirnböck

“…The decline of soil acidity and the deposition of nitrogen together with climate change effects will further increase the productivity of the forests until a limiting factor such as water scarcity becomes effective.…”
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Providing Water Quality Index for Water use in Agriculture: A Case Study by Sosan Rezaei, Ebrahim Fataei

“…Background: Most countries face water scarcity, population growth, climate change, uneven water distribution, excessive water use, and biological, agricultural, and industrial water pollution. …”
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The impact of corporate social responsibility on the environmental performance of large organizations in Serbia by Aleksić Marko, Berber Nemanja, Strugar-Jelača Maja, Bjekić Radmila

“…Background: Modern business operations, which have resulted in a significant growth of major companies, both those operating within their national boundaries and multinational ones, have contributed to an increased exploitation of natural resources, environmental pollution, harmful gas emissions, drinking water scarcity, deforestation and many other negative consequences for the entire environment. …”
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Integrating mosquito control and drinking water quality standards (DWQS) in urban rainwater harvesting systems by Muhammad Fuad, Arief Budihardjo Mochamad, Shofwan Agus, Sumartono Agus, Setyawan Budi, Nabiha Puteri Inandin, Bramiana Chely Novia

“…As global challenges such as water scarcity and climate change intensify, sustainable water management practices have become critical. …”
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Assessment of groundwater potential zones using geospatial techniques in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India by Eka Putri Elsa, Hamidi Masyhuri, M Shet Suraj, S A Swapna

“…Despite sufficient rainfall, a large part of India suffers from water scarcity. Groundwater occurs in weathered or semi-weathered/fractured layers in hard-rock areas whose thickness varies, generally, from 5m to 20m. …”
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Techno-Economic Feasibility of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Scale Coupled with Solar Energy: Case of Algeria by Asma Adda, Salah Bezari, Mohamed Abbas, Salah Hanini

“… B Brackish water and seawater desalination have become important freshwater sources in arid and semi-arid regions suffering from water scarcity. Fortunately, the availability of solar energy provides an excellent opportunity to replace conventional energy with renewable energy for desalination system power. …”
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Coupling Driving Force–Pressure–State–Impact–Response–Management Framework with Hydrochemical Data for Groundwater Management on Sithonia Peninsula, Greece by Eleni Parastatidou, Maria Margarita Ntona, Nerantzis Kazakis, Fotios-Konstantinos Pliakas

“…Water scarcity in coastal tourist areas constitutes a critical environmental and socioeconomic sustainability issue. …”
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Rainwater Harvesting for Drought Disaster Prevention in Seraya Village, Karangasem Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia by Putu Doddy Heka Ardana, Tri Hayatining Pamungkas, I Gede Adi Alit Putra

“…Drought significantly affects food crop output, water scarcity, and reduced water availability for daily necessities, disrupting everyday activities like bathing, washing, and cooking. …”
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Thirsting for solutions: Unpacking inadequate water provision in rural communities by Sinazo Sixolisiwe Tshona, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Luluto Mgweba

“…Aim: This study aimed to identify obstacles municipalities face in delivering water services to rural communities and challenges surrounding water scarcity. Setting: This study focused on the rural areas of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. …”
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Developing a hierarchical analytical process to determine the best irrigation system for date palm trees in the NENA region: the case of Iran by Mahkameh S. Naeini, Bijan Nazari, Abdolmajid Liaghat

“…Abstract The NENA region faces serious challenges in achieving sustainable development due to water scarcity problems, especially in the agricultural sector. …”
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Assessing groundwater artificial recharge suitability in the Mi River basin using GIS, RS, and FAHP: a comprehensive analysis with seasonal variations by Qianyu Song, Yuyu Liu, Zhongpeng Wang, Zhenghe Xu

“…Abstract The escalating depletion and irrational exploitation of global groundwater resources have led to severe ecological and environmental repercussions and exacerbated water scarcity. Therefore, effective, sustainable management remains urgent to ensure the security and balance of water resources. …”
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Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Livelihoods in Rujumbura Rukungiri District. by Niwagaba, Alfred

“…Drying of crops, water scarcity, increased crop pests, soil erosion and reduced yields are the most experienced impacts resulting from climate change. …”
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Developed a solar still unit for saltwater desalination: numerical prediction and performance verification by Ayman Ibrahim, Nahed El Mahallawy, Islam Elsebaee, Hebatullah Megahed, Galal Aboelasaad, Abdelalim El-Bediwy, Osama Dewedar

“…Single-basin solar stills (SBSS) have been a subject of research in various countries, particularly in regions with water scarcity or limited access to clean drinking water. …”
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Identification of Suitable Sites for Rainwater Harvesting Using AHP and GIS in the Middle and High Moulouya Basin, Morocco by Amiri Mustapha, Bouguelba Smail, Sbai Abdelkader, Ghzal Mohamed, Qadem Zohair, Salem Ali

“…This plays a crucial role in addressing water scarcity during dry periods. Establishing RWH sites within basins to collect rainwater from small basin and facilitate artificial groundwater replenishment is a viable solution to mitigate water deficiencies in the middle and upper Moulouya basin. …”
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Influence of bio-filter configurations on hydraulic aspects while enhancing the sustainable self-purification of agricultural drainage water by Raid Alrowais, Raid Alrowais, Ashraf Jatwary, Marcela Bindzarova Gergelova, Mohammad Akrami, Bandar Alwushayh, Elsayed Elkamhawy, Elsayed Elkamhawy

“…As global climate change exacerbates water scarcity, recycling agricultural drainage water is emerging as a promising solution in water resources-limited regions. …”
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A 40-year remote sensing analysis of spatiotemporal temperature and rainfall patterns in Senegal by Catherine Nakalembe, Diana B. Frimpong, Hannah Kerner, Mamadou Adama Sarr

“…Conversely, in the drier northern areas such as Podo and Saint Louis, the focus would be on addressing water scarcity and drought conditions. High temperatures in key crop-producing regions, such as Saraya, Goudiry, and Tambacounda in the Eastern Senegal area also threaten crop yields, especially maize, sorghum, millet, and peanuts. …”
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