Over one third of the energy consumed in Sweden (37.2%) was derived from renewable sources in 2012. In contrast, less than 1% of South Africa’s total primary energy consumption was from renewable sources; 72% was from coal, 22% from oil, 3% natural gas and 3% nuclear. (http://bit.ly/1zwpMih, http://1.usa.gov/1Dni6O4)

This week’s theme: Energy