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How much of the world's CO2 is released by the United States?
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
Which of the following is frequently used as a unit of measurement for the energy content of fuels?
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The British Thermal Unit, or Btu, is frequently used as a measure for energy content of fuels. One gallon of gasoline contains about 124,000 Btu.
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The British Thermal Unit, or Btu, is frequently used as a measure for energy content of fuels. One gallon of gasoline contains about 124,000 Btu.
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The British Thermal Unit, or Btu, is frequently used as a measure for energy content of fuels. One gallon of gasoline contains about 124,000 Btu.
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The British Thermal Unit, or Btu, is frequently used as a measure for energy content of fuels. One gallon of gasoline contains about 124,000 Btu.
Nuclear power provided what percentage of the total U.S. energy supply in 2008?
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
About 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to what use?
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
In the United States, which economic sector releases the most CO2?
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
How much of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants?
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
About how much of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States?
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
In 2008, approximately how much energy did the United States use?
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
True or False: Burning biofuels does not release carbon dioxide.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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