We assess climate impacts of global warming using ongoing observations and paleoclimate
data. We use Earth's measured energy imbalance, paleoclimate data, and simple …

Life cycle assessments (LCAs) of electricity generation are increasingly incorporating more
granular spatial and temporal information, enhancing the accuracy of both inventories and …

Energy production in the United States for domestic use and export is predicted to rise 27%
by 2040. We quantify projected energy sprawl (new land required for energy production) in …

The first systematic, quantitative appraisal of power density, offering detailed reviews of
power densities of renewable energy flows, fossil fuels, and all common energy …

The aim of this paper is to examine the major environmental impacts of shale gas,
conventional gas and coal on air, water, and land in the United States. These factors …

This is the first in the “new series” of expert panel reports to be commissioned by The Royal
Society of Canada/La Société royale du Canada. The Council of the Society, the presidents …

Historically, economic development has been strongly correlated with increasing energy use
and growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Renewable energy (RE) can help …

Halting current rates of biodiversity loss will be a defining challenge of the 21st century. To
assess the effectiveness of strategies to achieve this goal, indicators and tools are required …

Expansion of oil sands development results not only in the release of greenhouse gas
emissions, but also impacts land and water resources. Though less discussed …

Bioenergy projects can lead to direct and indirect land use change (LUC), which can
substantially affect greenhouse gas balances with both beneficial and adverse outcomes for …