Study Warns of Global Energy Consumption Inequality

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A new study suggests that the average American uses far more energy than is necessary to have a good and healthy life.

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NPR reports that a new Stanford University study compared energy use and quality of life across 140 countries.

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The team of researchers found that 75 gigajoules a year would provide enough power to lead a happy life.

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The team of researchers found that 75 gigajoules a year would provide enough power to lead a happy life.

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According to the study, Americans use 284 gigajoules a year on average, nearly four times the amount the team of researchers deemed necessary.

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That suggests to me that we could nudge energy use downwards in a bunch of hyper-consuming countries and not just make a more equitable world, but perhaps make ourselves healthier and happier, Rob Jackson, lead author and professor of Earth system science, via NPR.

That suggests to me that we could nudge energy use downwards in a bunch of hyper-consuming countries and not just make a more equitable world, but perhaps make ourselves healthier and happier, Rob Jackson, lead author and professor of Earth system science, via NPR.

According to the World Bank, there were 759 million people around the world living without electricity in 2019.

According to the World Bank, there were 759 million people around the world living without electricity in 2019.

The Stanford study found that enough energy is produced annually to provide 79 gigajoules for every person each year.

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However, that energy is not currently distributed evenly and experts warn that American energy habits leave much room for improvement.

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However, that energy is not currently distributed evenly and experts warn that American energy habits leave much room for improvement.

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NPR reports that experts believe changes individuals and policymakers can make could help redistribute energy equally around the world.

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NPR reports that experts believe changes individuals and policymakers can make could help redistribute energy equally around the world.

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This includes lawmakers promoting improved energy efficiency standards and individuals changing behaviors to reduce overall residential energy demands.

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This includes lawmakers promoting improved energy efficiency standards and individuals changing behaviors to reduce overall residential energy demands.