Since 2001 the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Systems has developed a growing set of factsheets that cover topics including energy, water, food, waste, buildings, materials, and transportation systems.  Each factsheet presents important patterns of use, life cycle impacts and sustainable solutions. They are designed to inform policymakers, business professionals, students and teachers. The factsheets are peer-reviewed and updated annually.

Sustainability Indicators

U.S Environmental Footprint Biodiversity Social Development Carbon Footprint

Energy

U.S. Energy System U.S. Renewable Energy  Wind Energy  Photovoltaic Energy 
 Biofuels Nuclear Energy
 Geothermal Energy

Material Resources

U.S. Material Use U.S. Municipal Solid Waste

Food

U.S. Food System

Water

U.S. Water Supply U.S. Wastewater Treatment

Built Environment

Green IT U.S. Cities Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings

Mobility

Personal Transportation

Climate Change

Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Science and Impacts Climate Change Policy and Mitigation