Energy: Patterns of consumption Flashcards
1
Q
Global energy use
A
Up 2% annually
2
Q
Population growth
A
Up 1.1% annually
3
Q
Amount of energy used per person globally
A
Up 10% annually
4
Q
HICS
A
High standard of living More devices High vehicle use Growth levelled due to energy efficiency Energy intensive business in decline Stable pop. growth Awareness of energy use Incentives for energy conservation
5
Q
LICS and NEEs
A
Rapid industrialisation
Urbanisation
Greater access to devices
Rising incomes - affluece
6
Q
Coal
A
China dominates
7
Q
Oil
A
USA, China, Japan, India, and Russia
8
Q
Gas
A
Tripled over 40 years
1/5 of energy consumption
