Editorial: Water-Energy Nexus: A new journal to address a global challenge

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2019 · Water-Energy Nexus

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wen.2020.03.001· OSTI ID:1631130

Snyder, Seth W. ^[1]

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1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Idaho National Laboratory and Northwestern University What is the water energy nexus and why do we need a research journal dedicated to the subject? Complex systems have many interdependencies with both positive and negative feedback. The water-energy nexus, or WEN, is a complex system intercalating two of the largest systems that impact the human condition. Much of our present civilization stems from our need for water and energy. They are essential for food and agriculture. In fact, this area is increasingly being called FEWN or food-energy-water nexus. The largest consumptive use of water is for irrigating crops. They are essential for shelter and transportation. Virtually, every civilization grew on rivers or bays. In modern times, petroleum is the largest traded commodity, which is required for transportation and mobility. In this complex system, where does the interdependenciy or nexus develop?

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 1631130
• Report Number(s): INL-JOU--19-52864-Rev-001
• Journal Information: Water-Energy Nexus, Journal Name: Water-Energy Nexus Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 2; ISSN 2588-9125
• Publisher: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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