The pie charts illustrate the fuel sources used to generate electricity in Australia and France in the years 1980 and 2000, in terms of units of electricity. The charts show an increase in electricity production over the years, nearly doubling in 20 years.
In Australia, coal remained the dominant fuel source over the years. In 1980, coal produced 50 units of electricity, accounting for about 50% of the total production. By 2000, the use of coal had significantly increased, generating 130 units of electricity, which represented approximately 75% of the total production. In contrast, the use of natural gas and oil declined sharply. In 1980, natural gas and oil produced 20 and 10 units of electricity, respectively. By 2000, their contributions had decreased to just 2 units each. Hydro power, on the other hand, experienced a slight increase, growing from 20 units in 1980 to 36 units in 2000.
In France, the fuel sources used in 1980 were more evenly distributed, but by 2000, nuclear power had become the dominant source. In 1980, coal and natural gas each generated 25 units of electricity, oil produced 20 units, and nuclear power contributed 15 units. Hydro power was the least used, producing only 5 units. By 2000, nuclear power had surged to account for around 75% of total production, generating 126 units. Meanwhile, the use of natural gas and hydro power had significantly reduced to only 2 units each. The contributions of coal and oil remained relatively stable over the years.
In conclusion, while Australia’s main fuel source, coal, remained unchanged over the years, France saw a dramatic increase in the use of nuclear power. This highlights the differing approaches to electricity generation in the two countries over the two decades.