September 25, 2012

The World's Energy Demand Is Growing Unchecked

The graph below shows the world's total energy consumption since 1965.




During this 46-year period, the global energy demand more than tripled, and there is no reason to believe this demand will stop growing.  A few simple-sounding questions emerge:


  • How much can the world's energy demand continue to grow?
  • Where will the energy to meet this increasing demand come from?
  • What happens when demand outgrows supply?


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