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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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The loss of oil supplies in Libya and elsewhere was eventually more than offset by large production increases among Middle Eastern OPEC members, leading to record oil production in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. Brent oil prices were on average 40% higher than 2010 and exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time ever; at $111.26/bbl,

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Global CO2 emissions up 3% in 2011; per capita CO2 emissions in China reach EU levels

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tonnes per capita, despite a decline due to the recession in 2008-2009, high oil prices and an increased share of natural gas. The largest growth took place in China (+22%), Saudi Arabia (+13%) and Japan (+12%). In the European Union, CO 2 emissions dropped by 3% to 7.5 tonnes per capita. the United States (16%). in 2011.

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PHEV's and Water Consumption

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Water Supply, Researcher Says By Jennifer Bogo Popular Mechanics March 7, 2008 "A 30-mile commute in a gasoline-powered car would require the withdrawal of 18.9 Of course, there is no water consumed at all with wind power or solid state solar plants. Or in Saudi Arabia where they use massive water flooding?

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