Carbon (Case Studies) Flashcards
(29 cards)
What are some key facts about how the UK is regarding the environment in its energy consumption?
• 2015- UK commited to 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emission by 2030, compared to 1990
• Broadening energy mix with more renewable energy (especially wind) and nuclear
• However, UK abandoned its ‘Green Deal’ conservation and insulation schemes in 2015
• 2015- UK CO2 emissions= 7.13 tonnes per capita (down from 11.5 in 1980)
What are some key facts about Gazprom?
• Largest gas supply company in the world
• 92% of Russia’s gas production
• 2023-exported 99.6Bn cubic metres of natural gas
• 50.2% owned by Russia
What are some key facts about Brazil? (An example of using Biofuels)
• Landless farmers are living on disputed land, hoping to claim it
• Over 2 decades, growth of rice and beans has dropped 10-20%
• 2% of Brazilians own 50% of land
• Government is heavily subsidising agribusiness
• TNCs buy land, increasing land price
• Deforestation in Brazil= 80% of natural emissions
What are some key facts about the Canadian tar sands? (An example of unconventional fossil fuels)
• Exploitation started in 1967 mainly on Alberta (Athabasca sea)
• Produce about 40% of Canada’s oil output
• Costs 1 barrel of oil energy equivalent to produce 3 barrels of oil
• Results in the clearing of large areas of taiga
In 2015, what was the UK’s pledge to reduce GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 1990?
40%
What was the UK’s CO2 per capita emissions in 2015 and 1980?
7.13 in 2015, 11.5 in 1980
How much of the worlds gas reserves does Gazprom own?
1/3
How much of Gazprom is owned by Russia?
50.2%
Over 2 decades, how much did growth of rice and beans decrease in Brazil?
10-20%
What percentage of Brazilians own 50% of the land?
2%
What percentage of Canada’s oil output is from the tar sands?
40%
How many oil barrels are produced in Canada’s tar sands for an equivalent 1 barrel of oil?
3 barrels
How much of Russia’s gas does Gazprom produce?
92%
What percentage of Brazilians own 50% of the land?
2%
Over 2 decades, how much has rice and beans production dropped?
10-20%
What percentage of terrestrial carbon is sequestered by the Amazon?
17%
What area does the Amazon rainforest cover?
5.3 million square kilometres
What is the largest oil company in the world?
Saudi Aramco
What is Brazilian deepwater oil?
Huge oil deposits were found off the coast of Brazil in 2006.
Why is Brazilian deepwater oil controversial?
200km offshore so hard to reach in emergency
Risk of spillage
Toxic, flammable and explosive gases present
How has patterns for Russian gas into Europe changed?
Since the start of 2025, Russian gas no longer goes through Ukraine as the deal between Naftogaz and Gazprom expired on the 1st of January
What percentage of the UK’s energy mix did coal make up in 2023?
1%
What percentage of the UK’s energy mix did wind make up in 2023?
26%
What percentage of the UK’s energy mix did natural gas make up in 2023?
32%
