Trends In Energy Resources Use Flashcards
Why did the demand for fossil fuels increase in the 20th century
Population grew and people used it more
What did the use of electricity decrease in the 21st century
Better at making more efficient appliances
More careful with energy use in our homes
Why are we trying to increase our use of renewable energy resources
People want to use more renewable energy resources
The use of renewables is limited by reliability, money and politics
Name 4 reason why people want to use more renewable energy resources
Damaging to environment
Governments aware that non renewables will run out
Pressure form other countries to introduce targets for using renewable sources—— puts pressure on energy providers to build new power plants that use to make sure they don’t lose money
Car companies have been affected, electric cars and hybrids are becoming popular
Name 6 reasons why the use of renewables is limited by reliability, money and politics
Scientists don’t have the power to make people change their behavior
Building new renewable plants costs money: cost of switching will have to be paid by customers and some don’t want to pay
If new power plants are built, arguments where to place them
Other energy resources like wind power are not as reliable as fossil fuels
Research or improving the reliability and cost of renewables takes time and money
Hybrid cars and solar panels are pricey
