Energy in the UK (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Energy reduction in industry %
Energy reduction in industry %
60%
Energy reduction in homes %
Energy reduction in homes %
12%
UK energy from oil & gas in 1970s %
UK energy from oil & gas in 1970s %
91%
North Sea gas supply by 1980 %
North Sea gas supply by 1980 %
22%
Energy source increased in 1990s
Energy source increased in 1990s
Nuclear energy
UK coal power stations closure year
UK coal power stations closure year
2025
UK renewables share in 2020 %
UK renewables share in 2020 %
25%
North Sea production decline started
North Sea production decline started
2000
Last UK coal mine closed
Last UK coal mine closed
2015
Renewable energy cost issue
Renewable energy cost issue
High cost of technology
Renewable energy reliability issue
Renewable energy reliability issue
Not reliable enough to replace fossil fuels
What is fracking process?
What is fracking process?
Drilling & injecting high-pressure water to release gas
Greenhouse gas from fracking
Greenhouse gas from fracking
Methane