Rural and Urban Consumption

Question 1

What proportion of the world’s population lives in cities, and what percentage of the world’s greenhouse gases (GHGs) do they produce?

Answer 1

Half of the world’s population lives in cities, producing 80% of the world’s greenhouse gases.

Question 2

How much of the world’s energy do cities consume?

Answer 2

Cities consume 75% of the world’s energy.

Question 3

How much carbon does London generate per year, and what is the per capita carbon footprint?

Answer 3

London generates 1.7 million tonnes of carbon per year, with a per capita carbon footprint of 1.8 tonnes.

Question 4

What positive changes have occurred in Peru between 2006 and 2015 regarding electricity availability and living standards in villages?

Answer 4

Electricity was made available to 500,000 villages in Peru between 2006 and 2015, significantly improving living standards.

This led to an extended working day, enabling increased production of cereals, meat, cocoa, and wood.