Energy Consumption Evolution and Industrial Regions

Energy Consumption Evolution: 1900-2050

Description: This graph shows the evolution of energy consumption from 1900 to 2050. It illustrates the use of the following energy sources:

• Renewable: Solar, geothermal, wind, hydroelectric
• Non-Renewable: Nuclear, natural gas, crude oil, coal

Source: Deutsche Shell

Analysis

• 1900: Coal (due to industry) and biomass (wood) were the primary energy sources.
• 1950: Coal, natural gas, and oil (non-renewable) began to grow. Nowadays, their use accounts for 75% to 80% of total energy consumption.
• 1970: Alternative energies (renewable) started being used due to the oil crisis of 1973. Forecasts until 2050 predict that alternative energies will grow in importance, and non-renewable sources will decrease.

Solutions to Prevent Deforestation

• Recycling and reusing wood products (paper).
• Replanting trees (reforestation).
• Education and consciousness-raising.
• Encouraging local populations to care for forests.
• Policies to ensure sustainable tree felling.

Historical Industrial Regions

• USA, Japan, EU: These are the world's most important industrial areas.
• They feature extensive industrial areas that use advanced technology.
• They benefit from the high spending power of their local markets.
• These regions host the headquarters of large companies, although many have relocated manufacturing parts of their production processes to emerging countries.

Emerging Countries

• BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa): These countries are experiencing growing industrialization due to:
• Abundant natural resources.
• Globalization: Thanks to their cheap labor force, they can set up factories intended to produce inexpensive products for export. This provides them with capital to invest in new and more innovative industries.

Emerging Countries Areas

• Poorest countries on Earth (Sub-Saharan Africa).
• Lack of industrialization due to:
  • Lack of resources or capital for industrial development.
  • Limited markets.
  • Isolation because of poor communications.