The document discusses the water-energy nexus, which is the relationship between the water used for energy production and the energy required for water extraction, treatment, and distribution. It notes that all forms of energy production use water directly or indirectly, while energy is needed to access and purify water. The document then provides examples of how droughts and heat waves have disrupted energy production by reducing hydroelectric output or limiting cooling water availability for other power plants. It concludes by stating that integrated management of water and energy resources is needed and that nexus issues should be considered regarding biofuels, electric vehicles, environment, climate change, economics, society, and food security.