Carbon (Case Studies) Flashcards
What are some key facts about how the UK is regarding the environment in its energy consumption?
• 2015- UK commited to 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emission by 2030, compared to 1990
• Broadening energy mix with more renewable energy (especially wind) and nuclear
• However, UK abandoned its ‘Green Deal’ conservation and insulation schemes in 2015
• 2015- UK CO2 emissions= 7.13 tonnes per capita (down from 11.5 in 1980)
What are some key facts about Gazprom?
• Largest gas supply company in the world
• Controls 1/3 of worlds gas reserves
• 92% of Russia’s gas production
• 2023-exported 99.6Bn cubic metres of natural gas
• 50.2% owned by Russia
What are some key facts about Brazil? (An example of using Biofuels)
• Landless farmers are living on disputed land, hoping to claim it
• Over 2 decades, growth of rice and beans has dropped 10-20%
• 2% of Brazilians own 50% of land
• Government is heavily subsidising agribusiness
• TNCs buy land, increasing land price
• Deforestation in Brazil= 80% of natural emissions
What are some key facts about the Canadian tar sands? (An example of unconventional fossil fuels)
• Exploitation started in 1967 mainly on Alberta (Athabasca sea)
• Produce about 40% of Canada’s oil output
• Costs 1 barrel of oil energy equivalent to produce 3 barrels of oil
• Results in the clearing of large areas of taiga
In 2015, what was the UK’s pledge to reduce GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 1990?
40%
What was the UK’s CO2 per capita emissions in 2015 and 1980?
7.13 in 2015, 11.5 in 1980
How much of the worlds gas reserves does Gazprom own?
1/3
How much of Gazprom is owned by Russia?
50.2%
Over 2 decades, how much did growth of rice and beans decrease in Brazil?
10-20%
What percentage of Brazilians own 50% of the land?
2%
What percentage of Canada’s oil output is from the tar sands?
40%
How many oil barrels are produced in Canada’s tar sands for an equivalent 1 barrel of oil?
3 barrels
How much of Russia’s gas does Gazprom produce?
92%
What percentage of Brazilians own 50% of the land?
2%
Over 2 decades, how much has rice and beans production dropped?
10-20%
