James A. Forrestal Department of Energy Building, Washington, D.C. Photograph: Flickr - cliff1066

World energy consumption to grow 44% by 2030

Global energy consumption will increase 44% by 2030 with renewables playing a growing but relatively modest role and fossil fuels remaining the dominant source, according to a new US government forecast.

Published: Wednesday, May 27 2009 | Last updated: Monday, June 1 2009