Lithium is a critical raw material for the energy transition and the salar brine deposits of
South America host∼ 70% of global resources. However, there are concerns regarding …

Freshwater, an essential resource for survival, is becoming scarce because of overuse. A
reliable and precise assessment approach is necessary to establish a sustainable water …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a broadly used method for quantifying environmental
impacts, and life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) is an important step as well as a major …

Abstract Purpose The Peruvian coast is known for its low water availability and high water
demand, which is mainly satisfied by groundwater sources. The current study develops …

Abstract The Water Scarcity Footprint (WSF) serves as a method to estimate the local
impacts associated with water consumption in a certain region by considering the volume of …

Life cycle interpretation is one of the four phases identified in the ISO 14040 and the ISO
14044 standards (ISO 2006a, b). The interpretation phase requires a critical assessment of …

Purpose This study presents information on the water footprint profile associated with lemon
production and its derivatives in the province of Tucumán (Argentina). It follows a life cycle …

Centralized water supply systems provide an essential service for society, although they
generate direct and indirect environmental burdens to water resources. Quantifying the …

Climate change has become a global threat and a cause of uncertainty for numerous
economic sectors, particularly agriculture. Several studies addressing the impacts of climate …

CONTEXT Water availability shapes agricultural land use patterns, which in turn impacts
water supplies. Beef cattle production is one of the most water-intensive food production …