Responses to Increasing Demand Flashcards
BaU Approach : what % of primary increase in demand will be from developing countries by 2030?
70%
Between now and 2030 under a BaU approach what will be the largest dominant source of energy?
will remain fossil fuels
BaU: between now and 2030 what energy source will have the largest incremental increase?
coal
Define : multi-energy solution
meeting future energy demands via mix of renewable / recyclable / non-renewable sources
What does a multi-energy solution suggest is most sustainable and in the interest of energy security>
having a rich fuel mix and mass diversity
What is an example of a multi-energy solution?
the UK’s landfill gas is now a contributor to electricity
In 2008 what % of global energy was supplied by nuclear?
15%
When was the Chernobyl explosion?
1986
What X3 factors is the future of nuclear dependent on?
- improved economics
- convincing people of public safety
- successful waste management
In 2008 what % of global electric supply was supplied by wind?
1%
Name X5 strategies to respond to energy insecurity;
- business as usual
- multi-energy solution
- energy conservation
- investment in nuclear
- investment in renewables
Define : energy conservation
responding to energy based on decreasing the amount of energy used
X4 strategies a country can take to increase domestic energy security;
- greatest possible use of domestic sources
- diversify energy resources
- minimise use of fossil fuels
- ensure guarantees over imported energy
Argument for why OPECs influence is declining;
up and coming oil producing countries have not joined OPEC e.g Canada
Recent oil price drop how many people have lost their jobs?
250,000 oil workers at least
