Factor X Policy, Strategies and Instruments for a Sustainable Resource Use [Hardcover]

The editors of Factor X explore and analyze this trajectory, predicting scarcities of non-renewable materials such as metals, limited availability of ecological capacities and shortages arising from geographic concentrations of materials. They argue that what is needed is a radical change in the ways we use natures resources to produce goods and services and generate well-being. The goal of saving our ecosystem demands a prompt and decisive reduction of man-induced material flows. Before 2050, they assert, we must achieve a significant decrease in consumption of resources, in the line with the idea of a factor 10 reduction target. EU-wide and country specific targets must be set, and enforced using strict, accurate measurement of consumption of materials. Their arguments are drawn from empirical evidence and observations, as well as theoretical considerations based on economic modeling and on natural science.The book examines sustainable resource use. It identifies needs and areas for action, describes measures and instruments to increase resource efficiency, and gives practical recommendations and develops proposals to improve resource efficiency.

Foreword

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Prologue

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Introduction

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PART I: Limits to Resource Use

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1. The Limits of Resource Use and their Economic and Policy Implications

2. The Availability of Fossil Energy Resources

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PART II: Goals and Potentials for a Sustainable Use of Resources

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3. Targets for Global Resource Consumption

4. Sustainable Land Use  Example: Land take for Settlement and Transport in Germany

5. The Need for Decarbonising Our Economy

6. Strategies for Enhancing Resource Efficiency

7. Macroeconomic Impacts of Efficient Resl