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Fossil Fuel Consumption by Fuel Type (Line Chart)

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

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Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive line chart and table that shows the fossil fuel consumption by fuel type, for countries around the world since 1965.
The data includes gas, oil, and coal and is measured in terawatt-hours.
The same information can be viewed here in stacked area chart format.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can quickly see how fossil fuel consumption has changed over the years by pressing the play button at the bottom of the screen.
Students looking to learn more can use the links under the chart, which will take them to related content.

Prerequisites

Students should understand the term fossil fuels and know that they are a nonrenewable resource.
Teachers may want to demonstrate the interactive features for students, especially if they will be freely exploring the resource.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can discuss the importance of using clean energy for health and the climate. Teachers can use the Fossil Fuels and Climate Change podcast and lesson plan to teach this concept.
After looking at this data, students can research alternative energy sources, discuss the barriers to implementing them, and brainstorm solutions.
Students can select one of the fossil fuel types to research further, finding out the process for extraction, the greenhouse gas emissions, and other health impacts.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.