Resources List
The following resources represent starting points for research into greenhouse gas emissions for GEOG 210's project in the Spring 2025 semester. Additional research may be necessary for a more compete picture and representation of these products' supply networks and environmental impact.
General
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Carbon Footprint FactsheetFrom the University of Michigan's Center for Sustainable Systems
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GHG Emissions in the U.S. - Statistics & FactsInformation package from Statista
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CO₂ and Greenhouse Gas EmissionsFrom Our World in Data
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The carbon footprint of household energy use in the United StatesArticle published in the "PNAS" journal by Benjamin Goldstein, Dimitrios Gounaridis, and Joshua P. Newell
Paper & Pulp
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Paper & Pulp OverviewFrom the International Energy Agency
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The role of the pulp and paper industry in achieving net zero U.S. CO₂ emissions in 2050Article published in the "Energy and Climate Change" journal by Molly Charles, Kanishka B. Narayan, Joe Edmonds, and Sha Yu
Plastics
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OECD - PlasticsTopics page from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on plastic pollution.
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Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic PlanetReport published by the Center for International Environmental Law and edited by Amanda Kistler and Carroll Muffett
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Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climateCommentary article published in "Nature Communications" by Xin-Feng Wei, Wei Yang, and Mikael S. Hedenqvist
Lumber & Wood
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The carbon costs of global wood harvestsArticle published in the "Nature" journal by Liqing Peng, Timothy D. Searchinger, Jessica Zionts, and Richard Waite
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Land use change and carbon emissions of a transformation to timber citiesArticle published in "Nature Communications" by Abhijeet Mishra et. al.
Cloth & Garments
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Fast fashion: How clothes are linked to climate changeArticle published in the BBC by Esme Stallard
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Roadmap to Net Zero: Delivering Science-Based Targets in the Apparel SectorReport published in the World Resources Institute by Michael Sadowski, Lewis Perkins and Emily McGarvey
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An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate changeArticle published in the "Frontiers in Environmental Science" journal by Walter Leal Filho et. al.
Biodegradable Alternate Products
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Environmental impact of bioplastic use: A reviewArticle published in the "Heliyon" journal by Ghada Atiwesh et. al.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plastic Recycling and CompostingFAQ page from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on biodegradable and compostable plastics
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Biodegradable plastics: Green hope or greenwashing?Viewpoint article published in the "Marine Pollution Bulletin" journal by Jingkun Zhu and Can Wang
Books on Climate Change Solutions
The following books represent a sample of sources that discuss more systemic approaches to addressing climate change.
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Climate Change Solutions: Beyond the Capital-Climate Contradiction
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Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780472126804Publication Date: 2020-07-17 -
Settling Climate Accounts: Navigating the Route to Net Zero
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Reaching Net Zero: What it Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis
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Call Number: OnlineISBN: 0128233664Publication Date: 2020-07-29
Research Strategy Suggestions
To find additional research for your group's topic, consider the following options:
- Resources linked via citations: Using the resources on this page, delve into the articles, research articles, and data that they cite in order to find other relevant resources. In scholarly articles, a great place to start is in the "Introduction" section, or the first few pages. This is where authors will describe the broad scope of their topics, and what other researchers are working on those topics.
- Dive into the "General" resources: While the first few links aren't resource-specific, they provide a broad overview of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S./world. They can provide foundational information, definitions, and specific data points that help contextualize your group's resource/work.
- Take advantage of Google: While scholarly articles (and associated library databases!) can be helpful for specific information, you can also utilize Google to find more broad, industry-specific research and data on your topics. Your Google searches can be further enhanced by styling them like library database searches using Boolean operators. Try the following searches in Google or OneSearch:
- (your group's resource/topic) AND (greenhouse gas emissions OR waste OR environment OR sustainability)
- (your group's resource/topic) AND (life cycle assessment OR supply network OR supply chain)
- *NOTE: Keep in mind the quality and verifiability of information you find online, and take time to critically evaluate those sources! You can find a refresher on source evaluation via this UR library tutorial: https://libguides.richmond.edu/c.php?g=1405019&p=10418073
Help Menu
- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)