Fossil Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
Gas
A
Abundant, relatively cheap and clean
Produced 44% less CO2 than coal
We can now exploit unconventional sources
This has added 60 more years till peak has in 2140
However fracturing damages the environment and is water intensive
2
Q
Oil
A
12 members of the OPEC hold 77% of the worlds reserves
OPEC R/P ratio is 85 years
Rest of world ratio is only 15 years
3
Q
Coal
A
Most abundant fuel
Everywhere except China is showing static or declining production
R/P ratio is 119 years
