Energy - aggravating resource scarcity forecasts

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Global energy demand is expected to increase by 30% by 2040, as of IEA New Policies Scenario.
Demand for electricity might double by 2060, estimates the World Energy Council.
Non-OECD demand for energy is projected to rise by 71% from 2012 to 2040. In contrast, in the more mature energy-consuming and slower-growing OECD economies, total energy is projected to rise by only 18% over the same period.
Per capita energy demand will peak before 2030, due to increased efficiency enabled by new technologies and stricter energy policies. Technology
With right infrastructure changes, 139 countries could be 100% powered by wind, water, and solar energy by 2050.
China is set to become the world's largest nuclear power producer by 2030, with a projected installed nuclear capacity increase from 34 GW in 2016 to 111 GW in 2030 and 145 GW in 2040. Geopower; Consumerism; Climate and environment

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Energy - aggravating resource scarcity forecasts

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