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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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Both primary energy consumption and carbon emissions from energy use fell at their fastest rate seen since the Second World War, while renewable energy continued its trajectory of strong growth, with wind and solar power recording their largest ever annual increase. Key highlights: Primary energy consumption fell by 4.5% million b/d).

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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. Solar powergen rose 86.3%, though from a low base. of global energy use, losing share for 12 consecutive years.

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

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The much smaller amount of global CO 2 emissions from gas flaring did not change significantly in 2011, with the largest increases occurring in the United States and Russia, and the largest decrease occurring in Libya. Since 2002, annual economic growth in China accelerated from 4% to 11%, on average. tonnes per capita. in 2011.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources. THE BOTTOM LINE.