1. Current situation

1.1 Use of fossil fuels

Our energy needs can be met from a variety of primary energy sources. The table 1 shows the current situation and foreseeable trends in energy consumption worldwide [BE 8 515] .

Thus, fossil fuels will continue to cover most of the world's energy demand (90% in 2020). What's more, although the share of nuclear fuels and hydropower will increase slightly in absolute terms, their contribution...