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Quality of Life Is Tied With Energy Consumption

Description:
These two graphs plot HDI (Human Development Index), a measure of life quality, with energy consumption and CO2 emissions of 128 countries. Countries with higher energy consumption and the related CO2 emissions have a higher HDI. These graphs can be used to discuss energy inequality and the sustainability of current energy consumption with decreasing fossil fuels.

Related Topics:
6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.
7. The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.

Associated Grade Levels:
9-1011-12

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Quality of Life Is Tied With Energy Consumption
Associated Grade Levels:
9-1011-12

Related Sub-Topics

7.6 Some populations are more vulnerable to impacts of energy choices than others.

7.4 Increasing demand for and limited supplies of fossil fuels affects quality of life.

6.4 Earth has limited energy resources.

7.5 Access to energy resources affects quality of life.