Coal Dependency

Theme and Specification link

This activity looks at the changes in the UK energy mix specifically, the decline of coal-fired power stations.  

The link to the Financial Times article which accompanies this can be found here: https://on.ft.com/47igkTZ.

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This article underpins many aspects of energy security within the A Level Specifications specifically: 

AQA

3.2.5.4 Energy security

Sources of energy, both primary and secondary. Components of demand and energy mixes in contrasting settings.

Energy supplies in a globalising world: competing national interests and the role of transnational corporations in energy production, processing and distribution.

Environmental impacts of a major energy resource development such as an oil, coal or gas field and associated distribution networks.

Strategies to increase energy supply (oil and gas exploration, nuclear power and development of renewable sources).

Sustainability issues associated with energy production, trade and consumption: acid rain, the enhanced greenhouse effect, nuclear waste and energy conservation.

Edexcel

6.4 Energy security is a key goal for countries, with most relying on fossil fuels.

6.5 Reliance on fossil fuels to drive economic development is still the global norm.

6.6 There are alternatives to fossil fuels but each has costs and benefits.

(Eduqas) and WJEC

(3)4.4.3 The changing demand for energy.

(3)4.4.5 Problems associated with extraction, transport and use of energy.

(3)4.4.6 Energy mixes and development.

(3)4.4.7 The need for sustainable solutions to meet the demand for energy.

(3)4.3.6 Threats to India’s environment associated with economic growth.

OCR

4.c. Mitigation and adaptation are complementary strategies for reducing and managing the risks of climate change.