The pulp and paper industry’s most significant impact on climate occurs during the pulp and paper manufacturing process.
Impacts of the pulp and paper sector on climate change
Actually, this energy intensive industry often depends on fossil energy sources such as coal, and is the fourth largest emitter of industrial greenhouse gases (Environmental Paper Network, 2007).
In fact, the largest share of greenhouse gas released in pulp and paper manufacturing comes from the energy production to power the mills. Greenhouse gases are the main source of climate changeglobal warming.
The disposal of used paper also contributes to climate change.
Paper emits methane (a greenhouse gas) when it rots, while it also releases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) when it is composted or burned.
In fact, the largest share of greenhouse gas released in pulp and paper manufacturing comes from the energy production to power the mills. Greenhouse gases are the main source of climate changeglobal warming.
The disposal of used paper also contributes to climate change.
Paper emits methane (a greenhouse gas) when it rots, while it also releases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) when it is composted or burned.
Paper mill Hälsingland County Sweden
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