On borrowed time? assessing the threat of mineral depletion
The sharp rise in mineral use has revived concern about scarcity. Economist John Tilton responds by analyzing recent trends in the consumption and availability of minerals that are most integral to the needs of modern civilization. He reminds readers that, if the arguments about scarcity sound famil...
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| Format: | eBook |
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Washington, D.C. :
Resources for the Future
c2003.
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| Edition: | 1st edition |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628176306719 |
Table of Contents:
- The road ahead
- Evolving concerns
- Imperfect measures
- The benevolent past
- The uncertain future
- The environment and social costs
- Findings and implications.
