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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
EIA Releases Extended Energy, Pollution Outlook
The Energy Information Administration released a new report today, stating that world energy consumption is expected to grow by 44 percent over the next two decades as the global economy recovers and expands. This assumes no changes to legislation or international treaties governing emissions.
While substantial growth is expected in the use of renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind and solar, the EIA maintains that overall growth in demand will require continued reliance on fossil fuels, especially oil and coal.
The biggest increases in energy use will come from economically developing countries such as China and India.
To read more, click here.
While substantial growth is expected in the use of renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind and solar, the EIA maintains that overall growth in demand will require continued reliance on fossil fuels, especially oil and coal.
The biggest increases in energy use will come from economically developing countries such as China and India.
To read more, click here.
Labels: energy, energy policy, energy sources, environment, global warming
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