The Future of Energy Resources (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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% of global energy from non-carbon sources by 2050
% of global energy from non-carbon sources by 2050
Approximately 40%
Hydrogen economy
Hydrogen economy
System of delivering energy using hydrogen in different forms
CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration)
CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration)
Scrubs carbon from power plants for underground storage
Nuclear fusion promise
Nuclear fusion promise
Limitless carbon-free power without dangerous nuclear waste
OTEC
OTEC
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion - uses ocean temp differences
Solar fuels convert what into chemical energy?
Solar fuels convert what into chemical energy?
Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide
UN prediction: people affected by water shortages by 2050
UN prediction: people affected by water shortages by 2050
Five billion people
Electrodialysis
Electrodialysis
Desalination via ions through membrane in electric field
TNCs monopoly in resource development
TNCs monopoly in resource development
Skills and capital required for effective development
SDG Goal 6 aim
SDG Goal 6 aim
Ensure availability & sustainable management of water for all