Turmoil, conflicts cloud global energy future
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 05:00
in Physics & Chemistry
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2014, with all its numbers, technical details and geographic breakdowns on oil, gas, coal, and renewables, makes a fundamental point. Advances in technology and efficiency justify optimism, but signs of stress on the energy system's future will not just go away on their own; sustained political efforts are essential if we hope to change energy trends for the better.