1. Toward a Greener Future.
- Author
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Milliot, Jim
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SURVEYS , *BOOK industry , *LOGGING , *CARBON , *PAPER , *CARBON dioxide , *EMISSIONS (Air pollution) , *INDUSTRY & the environment - Abstract
This article looks at results of the "Environmental Trends and Climate Impacts: Findings From the U.S. Book Industry" survey. According to the study, the cutting of trees accounts for nearly 63% of the industry's carbon footprint, while paper production and printing accounts for 26.6%. In all, it is estimated that the industry produced a carbon dioxide equivalent net emission of about 12.4 million tons in 2006, and a net emission of 8.85 pounds per book sold to consumers.
- Published
- 2008