Environmental Studies and Forestry

Water scarcity will constrain the formation of a world-class megalopolis in North China

Z. Zhang, M. Shi, et al.

This study explores the pressing water challenges in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region as it strives for urban greatness. Researchers reveal a stark contrast between water requirements and availability, shedding light on the potential of agricultural water use reduction and the need for strategic boundary adjustments. Conducted by Zhuoying Zhang, Minjun Shi, Kevin Z. Chen, Hong Yang, and Shouyang Wang, this research provides critical insights into how water scarcity shapes urban growth.