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New Vision 2050 : A Platinum Society.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Komiyama, Hiroshi.
Other Authors: Yamada, Koichi.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo : Springer Japan, 2018.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Science for Sustainable Societies Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface: From "Vision 2050" to "New Vision 2050"
  • Preface (1): Turning Point of Human History
  • Twenty-First Century Is a Special Era
  • Various Issues
  • Global Warming and Abnormal Weather
  • Is Capitalism Sustainable?
  • Preface (2): The Latest Report
  • Human Race Is Navigating in the Right Direction (1): SDGs
  • Human Race Is Navigating in the Right Direction (2): COP21
  • IEA Report
  • Japan's Experiences as a Leading Country in Resolving Societal Problems
  • Essence of the Era of Saturation
  • Saturation of the Population
  • Saturation of Man-Made Objects
  • Saturation of Minerals
  • World in 2050
  • Preface (3): A Society We Are Aiming At
  • Creation of a New Society and Values by Resolving Issues
  • "Platinum Society": A Vision in the Twenty-First Century
  • Essential Factors for a Platinum Society
  • A Vision That Can be Realized
  • Preface (4): Image of a Platinum Society Has Begun to Appear
  • Creative Demand
  • Low-Carbon Society
  • Energy-Creating Houses and Zero-Energy Buildings
  • From Eco-Cars, Eco-Factories, and Cars to Cars, and Zero CO2
  • Diversifying Means of Transportation
  • Energy Conservation Is the Best Policy
  • Urban Mines
  • Renewable Energy
  • Japan Will Become a Resource Self-Sufficient Society
  • The World Will Become a Sustainable Recycling-Oriented Society
  • Harmony with Nature
  • Macro-Level Viewpoint of Harmony with Nature
  • Health Support and Self-Reliance Support Are Important Industries
  • Participation of Active Seniors Is Indispensable
  • Various Options
  • Free Participation
  • Education of Information Technology Nurtures the Next Generation
  • Society with Employment
  • Society Where Children Will Be Born
  • Knowledge Structuring Will Lead to Solutions
  • How to Expand and Develop More Successful Examples
  • Challenging the Issue Through Knowledge Structuring and Action.
  • Innovations from Mega-Cities
  • Viable Business Ensures Sustainability
  • A Society of Lifelong Learning
  • Developed Countries Can Achieve Economic Growth
  • GDP and IWI
  • Platinum Industry and Economic Growth
  • Developing Countries Aim at a Platinum Society Together
  • Social Disparity and Social Security, the State and the Market
  • A System for Innovations
  • Twenty-First Century Is a Turning Point
  • Platinum Society Network
  • References
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: The Message in "Vision 2050"
  • 1.1 Behind the Birth of Vision 2050
  • 1.1.1 The Need for a "Macro" Vision
  • 1.1.2 An Affluent Lifestyle for All
  • 1.1.3 Why a Low-Carbon Society?
  • 1.1.4 The Threat of Global Warming
  • 1.2 What Is Vision 2050?
  • 1.2.1 The Vision for 2050
  • 1.2.2 A Happy Low-Carbon Society Is Achievable
  • 1.2.3 Saturation of Man-Made Objects and the Material-­Circulating System
  • 1.2.4 Tripling Energy Efficiency
  • 1.2.5 Doubling the Amount of Renewable Energy
  • 1.2.6 Increases in Both Comfort and Economic Performance
  • 1.2.7 Premises Consequent on Being a Realistic Vision
  • Chapter 2: Progress on Vision 2050 Since 1995
  • 2.1 Saturation of Man-Made Objects and the Material-­Circulating System
  • 2.1.1 Saturation of Population
  • 2.1.2 Saturation of Man-Made Objects
  • 2.1.3 Saturated Demand for Substances and Materials: Cement
  • 2.1.4 Saturated Demand for Substances and Materials: Iron
  • 2.1.5 Hope for a Circulating Society
  • 2.2 Energy Saving and Renewable Energy
  • 2.2.1 Further Development Achieved in Energy Saving
  • 2.2.2 Putting Renewable Energy at the Core of Energy Investments
  • 2.3 Vision 2050 as a Happy Vision
  • 2.3.1 The Industrial Structure of Japan as a "Leading Country in Resolving Societal Problems" and Energy
  • 2.3.2 Certainly Japan Led the World
  • 2.3.3 The World Is Making Progress toward Achieving Vision 2050
  • Bibliography.
  • Chapter 3: Technology to Support Low-Carbon Society (Using Energy)
  • 3.1 Direction of Improvement in Energy Efficiency
  • 3.1.1 "Daily Living" and "Monozukuri"
  • 3.2 Low Carbon Technologies in the Transportation Sector
  • 3.2.1 Shipment Does Not Consume Energy?
  • 3.2.2 Energy-Efficient Cars Appear One after Another
  • 3.2.3 Car Energy Efficiency Increases Eightfold
  • 3.2.4 A Rich Car Life with Diverse Eco Cars
  • 3.2.5 Modal Shift in Movement
  • 3.3 Low Carbon Technologies in the Home and Business Sectors
  • 3.3.1 Promotion of Energy Saving Is Economically Advantageous
  • 3.3.2 Energy Conservation Will Be a Business Opportunity
  • 3.3.3 Household Energy Consumption Is Consolidated into Electricity
  • 3.3.4 Eco Houses Are Also Friendly to Their Occupants
  • 3.3.5 The Latest Heat Pump Situation
  • 3.3.6 Domestic Fuel Cells Packed with Japanese Technologies
  • 3.3.7 Globalize Japanese Environmental Technologies
  • 3.4 Low-Carbon Technologies for Monozukuri
  • 3.4.1 Shift from Blast Furnaces to Electric Furnaces
  • 3.4.2 Aluminum Is an Excellent Material in Terms of Recycling
  • 3.4.3 Achieving Material Cycling of Rare Metals
  • 3.4.4 Expectations for Dissemination of Industrial Heat Pumps
  • Bibliography
  • Chapter 4: Technology to Support Low-Carbon Society (Utilizing Energy)
  • 4.1 Future Image of Renewable Energy
  • 4.1.1 Rethinking the Value of Renewable Energy
  • 4.1.2 The Future Image of Solar Cells and Storage Batteries
  • 4.1.3 Importance of Balance Between Future Cost and Investment
  • 4.1.4 Which Storage Battery Will Be Playing the Leading Role in 2050?
  • 4.1.5 Promising Markets Where Various Uses Can Be Considered
  • 4.1.6 Dissemination of Hydropower Generation by Region
  • 4.1.7 The Potential of Biomass
  • 4.1.8 Hydrogen as a Partner of Renewable Energy
  • 4.2 Innovations Emerging from Theory and IT.
  • 4.2.1 Pursuing Efficiency to the Utmost Limit
  • 4.2.2 Enhance Efficiency with an Energy Management System
  • 4.2.3 Japan Should Compete with High-Added-Value Items
  • 4.2.4 Increased Sophistication of Demand Forecasting by Utilizing Big Data
  • 4.2.5 The Possibility of Carbon Pricing
  • Bibliography
  • Chapter 5: Low-Carbon Society in 2050
  • 5.1 Low Carbon Power Supply Systems in 2050
  • 5.1.1 Means to Achieve Low Carbonization
  • 5.1.2 80% Reduction and Power Generation Costs
  • 5.1.3 Consideration of the Best Power Supply Configuration
  • 5.2 Reducing Carbon in Major Fields
  • 5.2.1 Value-Added Industry and Low Carbon
  • 5.2.2 The Ideal State of the Steel Industry
  • 5.3 Reducing CO2 Emissions by 80% Across Japan
  • 5.3.1 Low Carbonization by Sector in 2050
  • 5.3.2 Value-Added by Industry and CO2 Emissions in 2050
  • 5.3.3 Image of CO2 Emissions and Changes in GDP in all Industries
  • Chapter 6: Platinum Industry and a New Society
  • 6.1 What Is a Platinum Society?
  • 6.1.1 Per Capita GDP and Average Life Expectancy
  • 6.1.2 From Quantitative Sufficiency to Qualitative Sufficiency
  • 6.1.3 An Island (Ama-cho) that Increased the Number of Children Attending School Despite a Declining Birthrate
  • 6.1.4 Contributing to Lowering Carbon in Asia from Actual Experiences (Kitakyushu)
  • 6.1.5 Leadership that Achieved a Miracle (Yanedan)
  • 6.1.6 Realizing a Vision in a Megalopolis (Futakotamagawa)
  • 6.2 Towards Becoming a Nation Self-Sufficient in Resources
  • 6.2.1 Making a Self-Sufficiency Rate of 70% a Reality with Vision 2050
  • 6.2.2 A Scenario for Reviving Forestry
  • 6.3 Coexisting in Harmony with Beautiful Nature
  • 6.3.1 A World that Is Comfortable for All Living Things
  • 6.3.2 Initiatives by Corporations for Living in Harmony with Nature
  • 6.4 Good Health and Self-Reliance for a Fulfilling Life.
  • 6.4.1 The Wisdom of Seniors Is a Social Resource
  • 6.4.2 Making Use of the Knowledge and Experience of Seniors for the Next Generation
  • 6.5 Diverse Options and Freedom of Participation
  • 6.5.1 Why Are Bonds Being Sought After Now?
  • 6.5.2 Freedom of Mobility Induces Changes to Work Styles
  • 6.5.3 Spread of Multi-habitation
  • 6.5.4 Tokyo Work Styles and Countermeasures for Declining Birthrates
  • 6.6 New Industries Created in a Platinum Society
  • 6.6.1 Marunouchi Platinum University - Thinking About Regional Issues in a Big City
  • 6.6.2 Developing Human Resources for Realizing the Platinum Society
  • 6.6.3 Education Changing Through ICT
  • 6.6.4 Adult Education as a New Industry
  • 6.6.5 Developing Leaders Who can Carve Out a Path to a New Era
  • 6.6.6 Questioning Anew the Importance of Education
  • 6.7 The Platinum Society Becomes More Visible
  • 6.7.1 How to Promote a Platinum Society
  • 6.7.2 The Platinum Network Society and the Platinum Vision Award
  • 6.7.3 Creating the Platinum Society Handbook
  • 6.8 The Platinum Society and Vision 2050
  • Bibliography
  • Interview
  • Interview 1: Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050
  • Challenges Unachievable Following the Lines Laid Before
  • The Impact of Climate Change
  • "Let's Do What We Have to Do."
  • Parts Manufacturers Have a Major Presence
  • Mid-To-Long-Term Targets for Clearing Regulations
  • Interview 2: Regional Revitalization and New Work Styles
  • Local Activation for Stronger Competitiveness
  • Japanese Factories Are Competitive
  • Relocation of Some Head Office Functions, 3.2 Times More Children
  • Retirees Teaching Science to Young Children
  • Interview 3: Considering Ways to Solve Social Problems
  • There Is Much Room for Innovation of the Social System
  • The Notion that a Decline in the Population Means the Economy will Falter Is Faulty.
  • It Is Innovation for Being Used at the Site.

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