Global Patterns Of Energy Supply, Consumption And Trade

Question 1

What amount of the world’s population depend on biomass?

Answer 1

1/3rd

Question 2

In medcs what energy provides the bedrock for modern life?

Answer 2

Oil

Question 3

What percentage of transport relies on oil products?

Answer 3

90%

Question 4

What percentage of the 3 major fossil fuels is consumed by medcs?

Answer 4

75%

Question 5

How much more energy is predicted to be needed in 2030?

Answer 5

60% more than needed in 2002 (most of which can be met by fossil fuels).

Question 6

Why is coal not likely to grow in popularity?

Answer 6

It is so polluting.

Question 7

How much longer are oil reserves expected to last?

Answer 7

Another 40 years or so, and although gas supplies will last longer, they are not finite (could be restrained by 10% if governments deliver on promises to push cleaner and more efficient supplies).

Question 8

What is the business as usual scenario?

Answer 8

It projects how the world’s energy mic would look in 2030 if current trends continue to be followed. The demand for fossil fuels, and their related carbon emissions, will grow by around 83%.

Question 9

What is the alternative policies energy mix?

Answer 9

How the world’s energy mix would appear in 2030 if the package of policies and measures currently being considered by governments is adopted. The projected reduction in increased demand by 10% is the equivalent to China’s total energy in a 16% cut in carbon emissions.