The increase in the global energy demand is expected to outstrip the energy available from the burning of fossil fuels. Describe TWO sustainable methods of energy production that can make a significant contribution toward meeting the future global energy demand.

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Studies indicate that between the present and 2050, substantial growth in population and energy consumption will occur both in less developed countries (LDCs) like India and China and in more developed countries (MDCs) like the United States and Japan. The table below displays these projections.

  1. The increase in the global energy demand is expected to outstrip the energy available from the burning of fossil fuels. Describe TWO sustainable methods of energy production that can make a significant contribution toward meeting the future global energy demand.

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Present
2050
Total Population: LDCS
5.1 x 109
7.8 x 109
Total Population: MDCS
1.2 x 109
1.3 x 10°
Total Energy Consumption: LDCS
1.3 x 1017 Btu
5.2 x 1017 Btu
Total Energy Consumption: MDCS
2.5 x 1017 Btu
3.0 x 1017 Btu
Transcribed Image Text:Present 2050 Total Population: LDCS 5.1 x 109 7.8 x 109 Total Population: MDCS 1.2 x 109 1.3 x 10° Total Energy Consumption: LDCS 1.3 x 1017 Btu 5.2 x 1017 Btu Total Energy Consumption: MDCS 2.5 x 1017 Btu 3.0 x 1017 Btu
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