S.P. demands increase GHG Flashcards
1
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2015 global GHG emissions in China, USA and EU
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29% China
14% USA
10% EU
2
Q
Predictions to energy demand
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40-50% increase as of 2010 - from developing/emerging countries. Sub-Sarhan Africa 50% rice consumption increase.
India demand for food and water
China demand middle class
3
Q
Biggest offenders in ghg emissions
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EU shown willingness to react.
USA and China biggest offenders as proitise economics over environment - D.T. pulling out of 2017 Paris Agreement.
4
Q
When did the UK open its last mine
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2015 Drakes land Pit in Devon, last mine closed in 1969