The line graph shows
energy
consumption by fuel type in the United States from 1980-2008, with projected use until 2030.
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Overall
, fossil fuels have been the dominant type and will continue Linking Words
this
trend into the future. Nuclear and renewable Linking Words
energy
sources have represented a small but significant proportion of total Use synonyms
energy
use, and despite small projected gains, they are projected to continue doing so.
Petrol and Oil command the biggest share with 35 quadrillion units (35q) in 1980, rising to approximately 40q in 2008, and Use synonyms
this
trend is set to continue with a projected value of nearly 50q in 2030. In 1980 natural gas and coal came in second and Linking Words
third,
with around 16q and 20q, respectively. Linking Words
However
, coal overtook natural gas in 1990 and, despite some fluctuation, is set to be the second most used fuel in 2030 with just over 30q. It is predicted that natural gas will level off and remain relatively constant at about 25q.
Nuclear and renewable energies all represented around 4q in 1980 and fluctuated up until 2008. It is speculated that nuclear Linking Words
energy
will reach 10q by 2030 and solar/wind around 5q, with hydropower dropping and Use synonyms
then
remaining constant at approximately 2q.Linking Words
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