Really interesting map has been recently published by*Gocompare.com. It shows*how much of the world’s electricity is reliant on fossil fuels (coal,*oil and gas), nuclear energy and which countries are using*renewable energy.
In order to get the information you need to mouse over a particular country. Based on that we can learn that fossil fuels hold a 68% share of the*US energy consumption needs. EU average on the other hand is 45%. Norway is a very interesting case. The country which is one of the largest oil and gas exporters in the world is actually covering its energy needs almost fully using*renewable resources.*Japan, which prior to the Fukushima tragedy of 2011 drew 30% of its electricity from nuclear power, has reduced that usage to just 1 percent.*The map allows you to turn on and of one three listed energy sources. Once you do that, you unlock some additional information layers.
It’s a really good example of a simple mapping project that shows relevant data. From cartographic stand point a lot of things could be improved but the design and ease of use makes it a really solid map.
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In order to get the information you need to mouse over a particular country. Based on that we can learn that fossil fuels hold a 68% share of the*US energy consumption needs. EU average on the other hand is 45%. Norway is a very interesting case. The country which is one of the largest oil and gas exporters in the world is actually covering its energy needs almost fully using*renewable resources.*Japan, which prior to the Fukushima tragedy of 2011 drew 30% of its electricity from nuclear power, has reduced that usage to just 1 percent.*The map allows you to turn on and of one three listed energy sources. Once you do that, you unlock some additional information layers.
It’s a really good example of a simple mapping project that shows relevant data. From cartographic stand point a lot of things could be improved but the design and ease of use makes it a really solid map.
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