Emissions from fossil fuel combustion account for a majority of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In 2008, global emissions of CO2 from energy use totaled 30 gigatons.
The need for global solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges is greater than ever. The Center for Sustainable Systems, within the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, leads interdisciplinary research to support the design, assessment, and management of systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable manner.


