Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
Notes
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Eco-Energy Shifts & Global Impact
564 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Energy consumption dynamics
- Major consumers: More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) are the primary users of energy. However, the Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) are catching up fast.
Real World Example: The United States, an MEDC, consumes more energy per capita than India, an NIC. However, as India industrializes, its energy consumption is increasing at a rapid pace. - Dominant energy sources: Despite the rise of renewables, the world still heavily relies on fossil fuels, including oil, natural gas, and coal.
Real World Example: While we are seeing a boom in solar and wind energy, they still only make up a fraction of the world's total energy mix. Countries still lean on oil for transportation and natural gas for heating and electricity, and coal is still widely used in power plants. - Key reasons for the continued reliance on fossil fuels: 1) Availability of resources, 2) Pre-existing infrastructure, and 3) The significance of energy companies in revenue generation for governments and their influence.
Real World Example: Saudi Arabia, with its vast oil reserves, relies heavily on the revenue generated by oil exports. The country's infrastructure is designed around oil production, and Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, has significant influence.
Projected shift in energy demand
- Energy consumption is expected to shift geographically from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) region to NICs.
Real World Example: China and India, both NICs, are seeing rapid urbanization and industrial growth, which are driving up energy demand. These countries are projected to become some of the world's largest energy consumers, surpassing many OECD countries.
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Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Eco-Energy Shifts & Global Impact
564 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Energy consumption dynamics
- Major consumers: More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) are the primary users of energy. However, the Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) are catching up fast.
Real World Example: The United States, an MEDC, consumes more energy per capita than India, an NIC. However, as India industrializes, its energy consumption is increasing at a rapid pace. - Dominant energy sources: Despite the rise of renewables, the world still heavily relies on fossil fuels, including oil, natural gas, and coal.
Real World Example: While we are seeing a boom in solar and wind energy, they still only make up a fraction of the world's total energy mix. Countries still lean on oil for transportation and natural gas for heating and electricity, and coal is still widely used in power plants. - Key reasons for the continued reliance on fossil fuels: 1) Availability of resources, 2) Pre-existing infrastructure, and 3) The significance of energy companies in revenue generation for governments and their influence.
Real World Example: Saudi Arabia, with its vast oil reserves, relies heavily on the revenue generated by oil exports. The country's infrastructure is designed around oil production, and Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, has significant influence.
Projected shift in energy demand
- Energy consumption is expected to shift geographically from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) region to NICs.
Real World Example: China and India, both NICs, are seeing rapid urbanization and industrial growth, which are driving up energy demand. These countries are projected to become some of the world's largest energy consumers, surpassing many OECD countries.
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