A new use for solar power: pump oil

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Originally Posted by Aquaplant

Geographical statistics must be taken into consideration when judging the need for energy and resources. In places where temperature never drops below 0 Celsius, it doesn't take nearly as much energy to simply stay alive compared to where it can go easily below -20. Also, transportation is required more in places with harsh natural conditions, compared to where one won't freeze to death when going from place to place. Granted this could be said as an issue of comfort, but it's still relative.

Indeed, geography is very important. For instance, I recently learned that Qatar, of all places, uses the most energy per person per year. When you look, the reason for this is rather simple.