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Question:
What
do you predict will happen to our planet if we do
not complete the global electricity grid?
Key
Words:
predictions, planet, global electricity grid, environmental
trends, societal trends, deforestation, air pollution,
water pollution, land pollution, overpopulation,
infant mortality, illiteracy, minimum energy use
2000 kWh per person per year, destructive trends
Answer:
If
the world remains as it is — i.e. the status
quo —
many existing environmental and societal trends
will continue and worsen the quality of life for
everyone.
The
most important negative trends include: deforestation,
desertification, climate change, pollution (air,
water, and land), and overpopulation. As well, high
infant mortality and illiteracy rates would persist
in unserved areas.
GENI
looks to achieve a minimum energy use of 2000 kWh
per person per year. Research show that this threshold
will minimize the vicious cycle of these trends.
Related
Issues:
Environment
Related
Links:
Related Issue Link Environment
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