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Component ecological footprint: developing sustainable scenarios

The component ecological footprint is presented and its value as a regional planning tool is demonstrated. The component ecological footprint of waste, transport, energy, water, bio-resources is calculated for Guernsey (Channel Islands). This tool also has the ability to be used to develop scenarios for a sustainable future. A detailed scenario for passenger transport on Guernsey is presented demonstrating that sustainability can only be achieved through intelligent rationalisation of means and prudent moderation of ends. In conclusion, the ecological footprint offers new insights into regional sustainability and what a sustainable society might look like. It is one of the few tools that attempts integrated resource accounting.

John Barrett | J. Barrett

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