Transition away from fossil fuels is underway, but without assessing demands on land and water resources we put the future health of our planet at risk
As the world moves towards renewable sources of energy, it faces an accompanying challenge: water scarcity. The intensive water use in the coal, oil, gas and nuclear industries is well-documented, but if we want to encourage a faster transition to renewables we must also contemplate the water use of the alternatives.
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