Clean Energy Advocates Urge Reduction In Carbon Output

By Mike Hothi

According to the 2011 World Energy Outlook report, countries around the world would be well-advised to begin shifting to clean energy sources.

The report predicts that global oil demand will rise by 12 million barrels per day and coal usage will rise by 65 percent by the year 2035.

The result would be a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions, which is believed to exacerbate climate change.

“Without an urgent and radical change of direction, underpinned by robust energy policy frameworks, the world risks itself being…locked into an energy future that is unsustainable,” said Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

van der Hoeven told reporters today that government intervention is required. “Governments need to introduce much stronger measures than currently envisioned to drive forward investment in efficient low carbon technologies.”

Also present at the discussion was Deputy U.S. Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman, who reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to advance energy goals.

“The United States remains committed to continuing to partner with the IEA to assure it’s ongoing capabilities and effectiveness,” said Poneman.

The World Energy Outlook is a yearly study that brings together data and policy developments to provide insight into global energy markets.