The World Bank : 'Will Water Constrain Our Energy Future?'

Published on January 23, 2014 15:48 by Kiran Pereira

'STORY HIGHLIGHTS

The world's energy systems are inextricably linked with water systems.
With demand rising for both resources, water scarcity can threaten the long-term viability of energy projects and hinder development.
To mitigate the risks of the challenge, the World Bank has launched Thirsty Energy, a global initiative to help countries prepare for an uncertain future now by quantifying tradeoffs and identifying synergies between water and energy resource management.

Read more @http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2014/01/16/will-water-constrain-our-energy-future