Natural Gas vs. Sustainable Energy (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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First North Sea oil extraction date
First North Sea oil extraction date
June 1975
North Sea oil production peak year
North Sea oil production peak year
1999
Total barrels extracted from North Sea
Total barrels extracted from North Sea
Over 40 billion barrels
Years of North Sea production remaining
Years of North Sea production remaining
30-40 years
UK govt benefits from North Sea since 1975
UK govt benefits from North Sea since 1975
£300 billion
People employed by gas extraction
People employed by gas extraction
1.2 million
Natural gas CO2 vs oil (%)
Natural gas CO2 vs oil (%)
46% less CO2 than oil
UK sustainable development example
UK sustainable development example
BedZed
Homes using least energy rating
Homes using least energy rating
A-rated homes
Chambamontera location
Chambamontera location
Andes Mountains, Peru
Total cost of Chambamontera scheme
Total cost of Chambamontera scheme
$51,000
Chambamontera average cost per family
Chambamontera average cost per family
$750
Chambamontera population on US$2/day
Chambamontera population on US$2/day
Nearly half
% with increased income (Chambamontera)
% with increased income (Chambamontera)
60% of people
Chambamontera environmental benefit (trees)
Chambamontera environmental benefit (trees)
Avoids burning wood, saves local trees