Sustainability of current energy use

Question 1

Are they sustainable

Answer 1

Fossil fuels main energy supply but these are finite so are unsustainable as they deplete

Question 2

3 ways choices made now about energy supplies will affect future economies in many ways

Answer 2

-Depleting non-renewable resources will become more expensive as it is so badly required this in the future could reduce affluence
-Commitments made now for the long-term use of expensive technology such as nuclear energy may reduce future affluence but ensure future energy supply
-Failure to invest now may prevent the development of future energy supplies , new tech is expensive as development costs high and no economies of scale