Notes From All Over -- The Early Afternoon Edition -- August 28, 2020

Back to the pop quiz from earlier this morning:

Quick, pop quiz. Background: back in 1973, when total global energy supply was more than half the current supply, coal held a share of 24.5%; oil, 46.2%; and, natural gas, 16%.

Now, fast forward to 2018, the most recent year for IEA data. Match the 2018 percent with the fuel:

• fuel:
• oil
• natural gas
• coal
• share of total global economy:
• 31.6%
• 26.9%
• 22.8%
• The answer, link here: 
• coal has increased from 24.5% to 26.9%;
  
• natural gas has increased from 16% to 22.8%;
• oil has decreased from 46.2% to 31.6%

Also of note, the percent of these fossil fuels contributed to full energy consumption:

• 1973: 86.7% (rounds to 90%)
  
• 2018: 81.3% (rounds to 80%)