How can we meet our energy needs without damaging our planet? And make sure it is accessible and affordable to all. This is the energy trilemma.

Future Fuels is a series of three videos produced by Glasgow Science Centre for Our Future Energy. They present an introduction to how we currently use fuel, what some of the cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels are, and the possibilities offered by friction-free travel.

Internal Combustion Engine

By looking at how it is processed in an internal combustion engine, explore how we currently use fuel.

Do you have what it takes to be Energy Minister for a day?

The UK is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050. For this to happen, the UK economy should be transformed while ensuring secure, low-carbon energy supplies to 2050.

Using the MacKay Carbon Calculator, you can create pathways to find out how we might reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 and beyond.

? Are you interested in building a sustainable transport for the future? Join Claire for this top priority mission which requires bravery, creativity, and a whole lot of innovation!

?️ Many of our existing methods of transport such as cars and aeroplanes use fossil fuels for energy.

? Burning fossil fuels for energy releases carbon dioxide into the air or atmosphere around our planet which traps in heat and causes climate change.

?️‍♀‍ Think you are brave enough to accept this mission, click here for more information

Fairer Futures

We all use energy – from heating, cooking and lighting to transport, as well as creating products and gadgets. In less than 40 years our total energy consumption has doubled and with our population rising and modern living standards becoming more common, we are demanding more energy than ever before. 

How does the energy we use and the way we travel impact our planet?

ENERGY, TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL

How does the energy we use and the way we travel impact our planet? Investigate the role renewable energy sources, as well as active travel choices, have in our transition to sustainable living. 

We hope you have enjoyed the Energy, Transport and Travel theme. If you would like to learn more about the topics, please explore the additional resources below from https://ourfuture.energy

Fairer Futures

We all use energy – from heating, cooking and lighting to transport, as well as creating products and gadgets. In less than 40 years our total energy consumption has doubled and with our population rising and modern living standards becoming more common, we are demanding more energy than ever before. 

In this series, we celebrate the actions people around the world are taking to tackle climate change, and explore the injustices created by the world’s changing climate.