Geopolitics — role?
Study of power via geography and resources.
Fossil fuels — share?
Oil 31%, Gas 23%, Coal 26%.
Hormuz Strait — significance?
Carries 20% of global oil (~18 mb/d, 2020).
Fossil fuels — main types?
Oil, gas, coal; non-renewable, major GHG sources.
Major oil reserve regions?
Middle East, Venezuela, Canada, Iran, Iraq.
Hormuz Strait — significance?
Transits 20% of global oil.
Top natural gas producers?
Russia, US, Qatar, Iran.
Europe's energy dependency?
Dependence on Russian imports; supply risks.
Global climate treaties example?
UNFCCC and COP agreements.
Paris Agreement — goal?
Limit warming to below 2°C, pursue 1.5°C.
Answer 10 questions on GEOPO S2.
1. What is the main reason energy resource control influences geopolitics according to the course summary?
2. Which of the following best describes the current global focus of energy demand growth as detailed in the course?
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