https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition en Plone https://www.eea.europa.eu/eea-print-logo.gif https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition/keymessage-2015-01-30-4728585804?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition/keymessage-2015-01-30-4728585804?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Global use of material resources has increased ten-fold since 1900 and is set to double again by 2030. Escalating demand may jeopardise access to some essential resources and cause environmental harm. Uneven geographical distribution of some resources could further increase price volatility, undermining living standards and even contributing to geopolitical conflict. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition/keymessage-2015-01-30-5524863534?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/competition/keymessage-2015-01-30-5524863534?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic For Europe this is a major concern as its economy is structurally dependent on imports. Although growing scarcity and rising prices should incentivise investments in technologies to alleviate supply risks, such innovations will not necessarily reduce environmental pressures. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil