Water Footprint Calculation on the Basis of Input–Output Analysis and a Biproportional Algorithm: A Case Study for the Yellow River Basin, China

In the Yellow River basin, China, ecosystems suffer from the overexploitation and utilization of water resources, resulting in various environmental impacts. Consideration must be given to both human and ecosystem water requirements in water resources management. A water footprint (WF) is a tool for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jian Yin, Huixiao Wang, Yan Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/9/363