5 Energy Stats That Will Blow You Away

Energy is the lifeblood of modern society. Without it we couldn't power our vehicles or charge our gadgets, keep our medical devices running or our food from spoiling. There's a reason energy, or a lack thereof, is one of the most terrifying parts of post-apocalyptic zombie films.

While we've benefited mightily from industrializing our economy and building a patchwork system of transmission lines we call the national grid, today we know we need to diversify away from our overreliance on fossil fuels and toward cleaner energy sources. We're making tremendous progress, but not everything is as it seems. These five energy stats will blow you away while pretty clearly making that point.

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