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Aristide Giuliano1, Massimiliano Errico2, Hamid Salehi3
1ENEA-Italian Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Department of Energetic Technologies, Trisaia Research Centre, I-75026 Rotondella, Italy.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 11, 2022
Summary
Global energy demand continues to rise, driven by industrialization. Sustainable energy solutions are crucial to meet future global primary energy consumption needs.
Area of Science:
- Energy Science
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Global primary energy consumption has seen a consistent upward trend since the Industrial Revolution.
- This increasing trend shows no indication of abating in the foreseeable future.
Discussion:
- The escalating energy demand necessitates a critical evaluation of current energy sources and consumption patterns.
- Understanding the drivers behind this growth is essential for developing effective energy policies.
Key Insights:
- The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of sustained global energy consumption growth.
- Current data suggests a continuing trajectory of increasing energy needs globally.
Outlook:
- Future energy strategies must address the sustained rise in global primary energy consumption.
- Developing sustainable and efficient energy solutions is paramount to meet long-term global energy demands.
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