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Life cycle assessment of animal‐based foods and plant‐based protein‐rich alternatives: an environmental perspective by Detzel, Andreas, Krüger, Martina, Busch, Mirjam, Blanco‐Gutiérrez, Irene, Varela, Consuelo, Manners, Rhys, Bez, Jürgen, Zannini, Emanuele

“…BACKGROUND In the European Union proteins for food are largely animal based, consisting of meat and dairy products. Almost all soy but also a larger part of…”
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Life cycle assessment of animal‐based foods and plant‐based protein‐rich alternatives: a socio‐economic perspective by Varela‐Ortega, Consuelo, Blanco‐Gutiérrez, Irene, Manners, Rhys, Detzel, Andreas

“…BACKGROUND Extensive research shows that replacing animal protein with plant‐based protein in the diet would strongly alleviate the environmental impact of the…”
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A hydro-economic model for the assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation in irrigated agriculture by Esteve, Paloma, Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Downing, Thomas E.

“…Recent research has demonstrated the multidimensional and multi-scalar nature of climate change, evidencing the need to develop integrated tools for the…”
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Using reclaimed water to cope with water scarcity: an alternative for agricultural irrigation in Spain by Ballesteros-Olza, Mario, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Esteve, Paloma, Gómez-Ramos, Almudena, Bolinches, Antonio

“…Abstract In water-stressed agricultural regions, reuse of reclaimed water has emerged as a promising alternative that improves supply reliability, alleviates…”
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Integrated assessment of policy interventions for promoting sustainable irrigation in semi-arid environments: A hydro-economic modeling approach by Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Purkey, David R.

“…Sustaining irrigated agriculture to meet food production needs while maintaining aquatic ecosystems is at the heart of many policy debates in various parts of…”
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Are Non-Conventional Water Resources the Solution for the Structural Water Deficit in Mediterranean Agriculture? The Case of the Segura River Basin in Spain by Gómez-Ramos, Almudena, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Ballesteros-Olza, Mario, Esteve, Paloma

“…The water sustainability of the Segura River Basin (SRB), located in southeastern Spain, is being challenged as conventional available water sources fall short…”
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How can irrigated agriculture adapt to climate change? Insights from the Guadiana Basin in Spain by Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Esteve, Paloma, Bharwani, Sukaina, Fronzek, Stefan, Downing, Thomas E

“…Climate change is already affecting many natural systems and human environments worldwide, like the semiarid Guadiana Basin in Spain. This paper illustrates a…”
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Assessment of sustainability in cocoa farms in Ecuador: application of a multidimensional indicator-based framework by Heredia-R, Marco, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Esteve, Paloma, Puhl, Laura, Morales-Opazo, Cristian

“…Cocoa is one of Ecuador’s main export products. Over the last decades, cocoa production in the country has increased considerably, making it the largest…”
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Risk Colored Snake (RCS): An Innovative Method for Evaluating Flooding Risk of Linear Hydraulic Infrastructures by Molina, José-Luis, Zazo, Santiago, Espejo, Fernando, Patino-Alonso, Carmen, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Zarzo, Domingo

“…Floods are probably the most hazardous global natural event as well as the main cause of human losses and economic damage. They are often hard to predict, but…”
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Evaluating Animal-Based Foods and Plant-Based Alternatives Using Multi-Criteria and SWOT Analyses by Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Manners, Rhys

“…Global diets have transitioned in recent decades with animal and processed products increasing. Promoting a reversal in these trends towards plant-based diets…”
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A method for the prioritization of water reuse projects in agriculture irrigation by Bolinches, Antonio, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Zubelzu, Sergio, Esteve, Paloma, Gómez-Ramos, Almudena

“…Water reuse is a strategic priority for Water Authorities in Europe to reduce the pressure on water resources, although implementation is lagging behind…”
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Using big data to analyze how and why users value urban blue spaces in Spain by Ballesteros-Olza, Mario, Palencia-González, F. Javier, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene

“…One of the objectives outlined in the 2030 Agenda is to make cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (Goal 11). This…”
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Balancing groundwater conservation and rural livelihoods under water and climate uncertainties: An integrated hydro-economic modeling framework by Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Blanco-Gutierrez, Irene, Swartz, Christopher H, Downing, Thomas E

“…Research highlights a- The hydro-economic modeling integration allows capturing the complexity of the economic, social and environmental interactions of human…”
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Cost-effectiveness of groundwater conservation measures: A multi-level analysis with policy implications by Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Flichman, Guillermo

“…▶ The result show that attaining the target of the aquifer's sustainability would require an effective and simultaneous combination of measures addressed to…”
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Analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on the grades of university education: A case study with economics students by Ferrer, Juan, Iglesias, Eva, Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Estavillo, Julio

“…COVID-19 has been one of the major incidents in the global university education system in recent years. Its influence and effects on education are still…”
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Examining the sustainability and development challenge in agricultural-forest frontiers of the Amazon Basin through the eyes of locals by Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Manners, Rhys, Varela-Ortega, Consuelo, Tarquis, Ana M, Martorano, Lucieta G, Toledo, Marisol

“…The Amazon basin is the world's largest rainforest and the most biologically diverse place on Earth. Despite the critical importance of this region, Amazon…”
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Combining technical and business studies at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid: Analysis of the Double Degree student profile by Blanco-Gutierrez, Irene, Esteve, Paloma, Zubelzu, Sergio

“…Double degrees have emerged as an attractive alternative for Spanish university students. The Double Degree in Building and in Business Administration and…”
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RECLAMO: Unlocking the potential of wastewater reuse for agricultural irrigation in Spain by Blanco-Gutiérrez, Irene, Esteve, Paloma, Garrido, Alberto, Gómez-Ramos, Almudena, Arce, Augusto, Zubelzu, Sergio, Díaz-Ambrona, Carlos, Sánchez, Raúl, Calatrava, Javier, López-Correa, Juan

“…Increasing water scarcity is encouraging the use of unconventional water resources. In recent years, the European Union has launched numerous initiatives to…”
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