Global Fossil Fuel Consumption

• This resource includes an interactive map and graphs that show global primary energy consumption by fossil fuel source, measured in Terawatt-hours.
• This dataset includes primary energy data using two methodologies:
  • "Direct" primary energy, which does not take account of the inefficiencies in fossil fuel production.
  • "Substitution" primary energy, which does take account of inefficiencies in fossil fuel production.

Positives

• The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
• Related research and data are linked.
• The site explains how the data was collected.

• Learners need to be familiar with the different sources of electricity.
• Educator would need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.

• There are other related interactive maps for other sources of energy. 
  
• Can be used to create awareness about one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Fossil fuel consumption is shown to be increasing from 1985-2020 globally. This resource is recommended for students to explore the rate of consumption of energy from nonrenewable energy sources.

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