Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Between 2004 and 2008, global energy intensity experienced its sharpest decline in 30 years, with an average annual growth rate of 1.87%. In addition to technological advances, price developments play a key role in determining overall energy usage, Worldwatch notes. From 2001 to 2010, the rate dropped to 0.03%.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2009
In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions. Source: PBL. Click to enlarge. and from 19.5
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2015
Another challenge was, at first sight, the impact of the 50%-plus collapse in the oil price in the second half of last year. Global investment in renewable power and fuels (excluding large hydro-electric projects) was $270.2 billion set in 2011.
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2009
Factors that influenced the overall emissions decrease included record-high oil prices and a decline in economic activity in the second half of the year. Oil-related emissions declined by 6%, accounting for the bulk of overall reduction in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions.
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