Mich Trials Facts Flashcards
Population World
7.7 billion
Population Uk
67 million
Population China
1.39 billion
Population India
1.34 billion
Population USA
328million
What is CO2 concentration in atmosphere measured in
PPM parts per million
Before industrial revolution
CO2 levels
280 ppm
CO2 concentration today
408ppm
Largest economy in the world
USA
Second largest economy in the worl
China
Largest emitter CO2
Second largest emitter CO2
China
USA
But USA larger per capita
Percentage of energy from fossil fuels
Over 80%
In the last 50 years what has happened to energy consumption
Tripled
Percentage energy from renewables
15%
Percentage of energy from nuclear power
5%
Percentage of water that is fresh and drinkable
1%
Percentage of food imported in UK
47%
Percentage of land area in UK used for farming
70%
Percentage of food and drink that is organic produce
2%
Percentage of CO2 emissions in Uk from food production processing and importation
17%
Average amount of water required per person per day
150 litres
Electricity generation in uk
30% gas
30% coal
19% nuclear
20% renewable
How much cleaner is gas than coal
45%