Impact of Fossil Fuels and Carbon sequestration Flashcards
1
Q
CO2 released from Fossil Fuel Combustion every year
A
10 billion tonnes per year globally
2
Q
UK % use of fossil fuels in energy consumption
A
32% in 2022
3
Q
Global % share of fossil fuels in 2019
A
84% of global primary energy came from coal, oil and gas
4
Q
When will fossil fuels run out
A
This century - gas and oil around 50 years and coal around 100 years
5
Q
Efficiency of CCS
A
90%
6
Q
UK investment into CCS 2023 budget
A
£20 bil
7
Q
How much CO2 does CCS capture
A
around 40 million tonnes per year
