Study Warns of , Global Energy , Consumption Inequality .
A new study suggests that the average
American uses far more energy than
is necessary to have a good and healthy life. .
NPR reports that a new Stanford University
study compared energy use and
quality of life across 140 countries. .
The team of researchers found
that 75 gigajoules a year would provide
enough power to lead a happy life. .
The team of researchers found
that 75 gigajoules a year would provide
enough power to lead a happy life. .
According to the study, Americans use
284 gigajoules a year on average, nearly four times
the amount the team of researchers deemed necessary. .
That suggests to me that we could nudge
energy use downwards in a bunch of
hyper-consuming countries and not just
make a more equitable world, but perhaps
make ourselves healthier and happier, Rob Jackson, lead author and professor
of Earth system science, via NPR.
That suggests to me that we could nudge
energy use downwards in a bunch of
hyper-consuming countries and not just
make a more equitable world, but perhaps
make ourselves healthier and happier, Rob Jackson, lead author and professor
of Earth system science, via NPR.
According to the World Bank,
there were 759 million people
around the world living without electricity in 2019.
According to the World Bank,
there were 759 million people
around the world living without electricity in 2019.
The Stanford study found that enough
energy is produced annually to provide
79 gigajoules for every person each year. .
However, that energy is not currently distributed
evenly and experts warn that American energy
habits leave much room for improvement. .
However, that energy is not currently distributed
evenly and experts warn that American energy
habits leave much room for improvement. .
NPR reports that experts believe changes
individuals and policymakers can make could help
redistribute energy equally around the world. .
NPR reports that experts believe changes
individuals and policymakers can make could help
redistribute energy equally around the world. .
This includes lawmakers promoting improved
energy efficiency standards and individuals changing
behaviors to reduce overall residential energy demands. .
This includes lawmakers promoting improved
energy efficiency standards and individuals changing
behaviors to reduce overall residential energy demands.