Authors:
- Shows how to establish a sustainable human civilization on earth through the combination of a comprehensive material recycling system, a three-fold increase in energy efficiency, and a doubling of renewable energy
Buy it now
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check for access.
Table of contents (8 chapters)
-
Front Matter
-
Back Matter
About this book
Hiroshi Komiyama's "Vision 2050" is a plan for paving a road to global sustainability. It lays out a path to a sustainable future for humanity that could realistically be achieved by 2050 through the application of science and technology. A prominent Japanese academic and leader in global sustainability, Komiyama draws upon realistic assumptions and solid scientific concepts to create a vision that makes the living standards enjoyed by developed countries today possible for all people by 2050. "Vision 2050" is built upon three fundamental principles – increased energy efficiency, recycling, and development of renewable energy sources – and the book argues for the technological potential of all three. Specifically, Komiyama envisions a three-fold increase in overall energy efficiency and a doubling of renewable energy resources by 2050. "Vision 2050: Roadmap for a Sustainable Earth" is written to address the concerned citizen as well as to inspire an exchange of ideas among experts, policy makers, industrial leaders, and the general public.
Authors and Affiliations
-
The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Hiroshi Komiyama
-
Division of Project Coordination, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
Steven Kraines
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Vision 2050
Book Subtitle: Roadmap for a Sustainable Earth
Authors: Hiroshi Komiyama, Steven Kraines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-09431-9
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Tokyo 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-09430-2Published: 01 August 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-99803-7Published: 21 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-09431-9Published: 07 August 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 162
Additional Information: Originally published in Japanese, 1999
Topics: Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology