The line graph illustrates
energy
consumption by fuel type in the United States from 1980 to 2008, with projected use until 2030.
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Overall
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it is clear that
fossil fuels have been the dominant type and will continue to do so in the future, Linking Words
while
nuclear and non-renewable Linking Words
energy
sources have represented a small but significant change and are projected to continue doing so in the future.
Petrol and oil accounted for the highest value among other fossil fuels 35 quadrillion units in 1980, and rose up to approximately 43 quadrillion units in 2008, and are expected to reach a peak of about 48 quadrillion units in 2030. Use synonyms
Besides
that, coal and natural gas accounted for the second and third highest Linking Words
energy
consumption in the first year at 20 Use synonyms
q
and around 16q respectively. Use synonyms
However
, in 2008, coal overtook natural gas with just a small difference at around 1q to reach a value of approximately 23q despite some fluctuation. It is expected that natural gas will level off and remain relatively constant at about 25q, Linking Words
while
coal will continue to rise to around 29q by 2030.
Both nuclear and non-renewable Linking Words
energy
sources started at a similar value of approximately 3q and fluctuated up until 2008. It is predicted that nuclear Use synonyms
energy
will reach around 9q by 2030 and solar or wind Use synonyms
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around 5q, with hydropower dropping and Use synonyms
then
remaining constant at approximately 2q.Linking Words
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