World energy demand by source
Fast Facts About Energy
A web extra from Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson, authors of
"Who Turned Out The Lights? Your Guided Tour to the Energy Crisis"
"Who Turned Out The Lights? Your Guided Tour to the Energy Crisis"
When we talk about projected increases in energy demand, the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that fossil fuels will be a major part of such a significant rise. Fossil fuels are widely available and we know how to use them, so developing countries are expected to turn to those sources first, unless alternatives become more accessible and affordable.
