Using energy sustainably

Question 1

Homes

Answer 1

• insulation - less energy required to heat homes
• solar panels - provides renewable, low-carbon energy

Question 2

Transport

Answer 2

• hybrid cars
• engine manufacturers making more efficient engines in response to laws and rising fuel costs
• improving public transport and encouraging more walking/cycling

Question 3

Advantages of reducing fossil fuels

Answer 3

• Reducing carbon footprint
• Improving energy security (more reliable)
• A more diverse energy mix (less dependant on one type of energy)

Question 4

Business as usual

Answer 4

Continuing to get most of out energy from fossil fuels and not increasing usage of renewable energy sources

Question 5

Move to sustainability

Answer 5

Reducing fossil fuel consumption and using more renewable energy sources

Question 6

Consumers

Answer 6

• want secure energy supply
• want cheap power - sustainable energy requires investment which can increase price
• many consumers favour business as usual but some consumers begin favouring a move to sustainability due to environmental awareness

Question 7

TNCs

Answer 7

• involved in extracting and refining fossil fuels
• gives them Monet and power which they may lose if there is a shift to renewable energy
• favour business as usual
• TNCs not involved in fossil furl industry may also favour business as usual as sustainable energy is more expensive

Question 8

Governments

Answer 8

• want secure energy supplies (fossil fuels are cheap and reliable)
• In developed countries, governments are under pressure as consumers want to protect the environment

Question 9

Climate Scientists and Environmental Groups

Answer 9

• want to lessen consequences of climate change
• extraction of fossil fuels damages the environment
• move to sustainability

Question 10

Rising Affluence

Answer 10

• people with more money can afford to make a choice about energy use (solar panels and cars)
• governments in developed countries have more money to spend on public transport and renewable energy

Question 11

Education

Answer 11

• People in developed countries have better access to education - understand consequences of unsustainable energy use
• learn to reduce their carbon footprint

Question 12

Environmental concerns

Answer 12

• In developing countries economic development can over shine environmental impact
• Developed countries can research environmental impacts and create awareness
• Better education means people are more educated on environment and want to reduce their carbon footprint