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==Energy supply==
==Energy supply==
===The majority of energy comes from burning [[fossil fuels]] - the main cause of [[climate change]].===
===The majority of energy comes from burning [[fossil fuels]] - the main cause of [[climate change]].===
[[File: energy-usage-by-source.png|border|right|alt=Energy sources]]
[[File: energy-usage-by-source.png|thumb|World energy by source]]
{{minor|Fossil fuels include [[coal]], [[oil]] and [[natural gas]].}}
{{minor|Fossil fuels include [[coal]], [[oil]] and [[natural gas]].}}


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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Limitations marked with an asterisk (*) are possible to overcome '''with the right innovations'''.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Limitations marked with an asterisk (*) are possible to overcome '''with the right innovations'''.


For more details, read the wikipages of each energy source. Links are in the table.
For more details, read the wikipages of each energy source. Links are in the table above.


==Energy demand==
==Energy demand==
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===Homes & buildings===
===Homes & buildings===
Most energy is used for [[heating]] - or in some warmer parts of the world, [[cooling]]. Energy-saving solutions haven't been added to this wiki ''yet''.{{rn}}
In buildings & homes, [[heating]] is the biggest piece of the pie (and [[cooling]] is the second-biggest). Energy-saving solutions haven't been added to this wiki ''yet''.{{rn}}


A common misconception is that "saving energy" is all about turning off lights, turning off computers, etc. Those actions may be worthwhile but don't actually make a ''big'' difference. '''Other''' personal lifestyle choices do:
A common misconception is that "saving energy" is all about turning off lights, turning off computers, etc. Those actions may be worthwhile but don't actually make a ''big'' difference. '''Other''' personal lifestyle choices do:
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* [[Electric vehicles]]
* [[Electric vehicles]]
* [[Labor]] {{light|- another factor that affects quality of life}}
* [[Labor]] {{light|- another factor that affects quality of life}}
* [[Energy supply solutions summary]]