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Energy Management (Energy Insecurity (Impacts on the environement…

- - - - Dangerous if handled/ transported carelessly
        
        Some gas reserves are in politically unstable areas- could be used in the wrong ways
        
        Produces CO2 & methane
        
        Fracking- involves a lot of water & wastewater can contaminate groundwater and minor earthquakes are possible
        
        Pipelines are expensive to build & maintain
    - - Cleanest of the fossil fuels- 45% less CO2 emissions
        
        Less risk of environmental accidents than oil
        
        1.2m employed
        
        Transported in a variety of ways e.g. pipelines over land & sea
        
        Relatively abundant compared to other fuels- increasing as technology makes exploitation of shale gas more economic
  - - - Deforestation due to pipeline construction
        
        Impact lives of indigenous tribes, affecting traditional life, food and water supplies
        
        Local people have no immunity to diseases introduced into the area by developers
        
        Clearing routes for pipelines has led to landslides & pollution of streams, resulting in declining fish stocks
    - - Could save up to US$4 bn in energy costs
        
        Make several billions in gas exports- up to US$34 over the 30 year life project
        
        Provides employment & local opportunities & helps boost local economies
        
        Improved infrastructure could bring benefits to local people- agriculture may become more productive
- - - - BUILDINGS
        
        All 1000 buildings use 100% renewable energy
        
        Solar tubes on outside of buildings produce hot water which can be stored in aquifers
        
        Energy comes from photovoltaic panels on roofs, a 2MW wind turbine, and biogas from local sewage & rubbish
      - TRANSPORT
        
        From 2019, all buses will run on a ,fixture of biogas & natural gas
        
        Cyclists have priority at crossroads
        
        Buses and water taxis provide frequent public transport