Any realistic appraisal of global energy futures must begin with a comprehensive and balanced understanding of resources and their uses. What are the kinds and magnitudes of energy stores and flows available to supply the world's still-growing needs for fuels and electricity? And what is the intensity and pattern of their use?

Keywords:
biomass, coal, electricity, energy, fossil, fuel, hydrocarbons, Middle, East, natural
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