Water Footprint of Cities: A Review and Suggestions for Future Research

Cities are hotspots of commodity consumption, with implications for both local and systemic water resources. Water flows “virtually” into and out of cities through the extensive cross-boundary exchange of goods and services. Both virtual and real water flows are affected by water supply investments...

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Main Authors: Willa Paterson, Richard Rushforth, Benjamin L. Ruddell, Megan Konar, Ikechukwu C. Ahams, Jorge Gironás, Ana Mijic, Alfonso Mejia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/7/8461