Focus on the Source of Carbon Dioxide Emissions
This assignment provides instructions on building the graph below and includes writing prompts for out-of-class assignments.
Using GeoFRED® to Compare Emissions Across States
This assignment provides instructions on creating the maps below and suggests prompts for in-class discussion. See how you do on our sample discussion question below.
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Question: Which state is the second-largest source of carbon dioxide emissions from all sectors?
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Question: Which state is the second-largest source of carbon dioxide emissions from coal? Briefly describe coal’s contribution to carbon emissions across states. Use Texas and Indiana as examples.
Learning About Environmental Economics to Forecast Changes in Gross Domestic Product
limate change is expected to lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth over time. (Learn more here). For example, environmental degradation will impact outdoor recreation. Read on for more details and a list of resources to become a better FREDcast forecaster.
BEA Headline:
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, “The U.S. outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.2 percent ($427.2 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017.”
Release Highlight:
“Real gross output, compensation, and employment all grew faster in outdoor recreation than for the economy as a whole.”
https://www.bea.gov/data/special-topics/outdoor-recreation
Resources to become a better FREDcaster:
- FRED® Blog: “What fuels air pollution?“
- Economic Synopses: “Measures of Pollution“
- Page One Economics®: “Economics and the Environment“
- Page One Economics®: “How Economics Informs Environmental Policy: A Case Study of Shale Gas and Oil“
Quiz Yourself on Different Aspects of Environmental Economics
Compare the price indexes for plastic products and recyclable plastics.
Q1. Which type of plastics decreased in price between 2012 and 2016?
Q2. Which type of plastics increased in price between 2012 and 2016?
Q3. As of 2019, which type of plastics are relatively cheaper?
Compare the price indexes for paperboard and recycled paperboard.
Q1. Which type of paperboard increased in price at a slower rate between 1983 and 2019?
Q2. Which type of paperboard increased in price at a faster rate between 1983 and 2019?
Q3. As of 2019, which type of paperboard is relatively cheaper?
Q1. As of 2017, what percentage of total carbon dioxide emissions did coal represent?
Q2. As of 2017, what percentage of total carbon dioxide emissions did petroleum represent?
Q3. As of 2017, what percentage of total carbon dioxide emissions did natural gas represent?
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