GE2306 Energy and Technology. History of Energy Consumption Human population and energy requirements have grown rapidly. We threaten our environment.

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GE2306 Energy and Technology

History of Energy Consumption Human population and energy requirements have grown rapidly. We threaten our environment. We are now consuming 115 times more!

Humans & Nature Humans see themselves as some privileged being allowed to exploit the world's resources for his own benefit. However, the ecosystem is in a delicate balance, which means that by altering any one part you affect all the others.

Air Pollution in Hong Kong Lucky day Bad day Emission from a power plant

Alternative Energy: Solar heating in different countries