Modeled sustainability impacts of increasing pork consumption among adults in the United States by Zach Conrad, Zach Conrad, Vincent Repoulis, Catherine Zavela

“…To address this gap, this study modeled the sustainability impacts of replacing different protein foods with pork in a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States (US).MethodsData on dietary intake, greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE), cumulative energy demand, water scarcity footprint, land, pesticides, fertilizer nutrients, food prices, and diet quality were obtained from publicly available repositories. …”
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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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Effects of Irrigation with Treated Slaughterhouse Effluent and <i>Bradyrhizobium</i> spp. Inoculation on Soybean Development and Productivity: Strategies for Sustainable Management by Ana Carolina Murad Lima, Lisiane Brichi, Lucas Renato Trevisan, André Leão de Souza Dominguez, Gustavo Nocera Santiago, Tamara Maria Gomes, Fabrício Rossi

“…Water scarcity challenges in agriculture are prompting the exploration of alternative irrigation sources, including treated effluents. …”
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The Wine Quality of Merlot Relies in Irrigation Supplementation and Spotlights Sustainable Production Constraints in Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems by Camila Ribalta-Pizarro, Paula Muñoz, Sergi Munné-Bosch

“…Integrating previously reported data, it is observed that water scarcity is favorable for quality only when compared with fully irrigated vineyards. …”
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Integrated assessment of environmental suitability and water-energy conflict for optimizing solar energy in Northwest China's desert regions by Weike Zhao, Zhangxinyue Zhao, Wenjuan Hou, Dezheng Jiang, Kaijin Zhang, Xueliang Zhang

“…The proposed “Water-Electricity-Road” network framework addresses water scarcity and infrastructure accessibility, thereby optimizing solar energy utilization in desert regions. …”
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Biomass to biofuel: Impacts and mitigation of environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges by Prangon Chowdhury, Nafisa Anjum Mahi, Rahbaar Yeassin, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…The findings reveal that biomass sources such as wood waste, food waste, microalgae, and energy crops are viable feedstocks, yet their production is constrained by trade-offs like resource competition, water scarcity, and land displacement. Technological advancements, including gasification, pyrolysis, and fermentation, enhance biofuel scalability but require sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact. …”
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A qualitative exploration of the enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods on smallholding, peri-urban pig farms in Kiambu County, Kenya. by Claire Scott, Nicholas Bor, Kristen K Reyher, Alex J Tasker, Henry Buller, Irene Bueno, Lian F Thomas

“…Local factors presented barriers to antibiotic withdrawal period conformance including farmers' economic constraints, lack of formal medicine recording, an absence of consistent abattoir monitoring and resource emergency, such as water scarcity on farms. This study demonstrates the importance of these contextual factors to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods. …”
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FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES by Belguet Assia, Bouchareb Radia, Chafia Benider, Guendouz Ali

“…Furthermore, investments in agricultural infrastructure, such as water storage facilities and efficient irrigation systems, have been crucial in mitigating the impacts of water scarcity and ensuring reliable access to water for farming activities. …”
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Water Use Efficiency and Physiological Response of Rice Cultivars under Alternate Wetting and Drying Conditions by Yunbo Zhang, Qiyuan Tang, Shaobing Peng, Danying Xing, Jianquan Qin, Rebecca C. Laza, Bermenito R. Punzalan

“…One of the technology options that can help farmers cope with water scarcity at the field level is alternate wetting and drying (AWD). …”
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Climate-smart agricultural technology and gender-differentiated food, and water security: Evidence from smallholder sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Farmers by Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso

“…Climate change poses a significant challenge to the agricultural system worldwide, particularly in a nation like South Africa, where water scarcity and food insecurity are prevalent. This study examines the association between the adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology (CSAT) and gender-differential food-nutrition and water security (FNWS) in South Africa. …”
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