The Arithmetic of Decarburization - Part 2: The Red Truth: Quantifying the Hidden Energy Appetite of Affluent Life
The Arithmetic of Decarburization: A Hard Look at the Energy Revolution ← Series Home The Baseline: Human Energy Needs Before examining modern energy consumption, we should consider the baseline: how much energy does a human body actually need? The answer is approximately 7 MJ per day (about 2,000 kcal), assuming moderate activity. This represents the absolute minimum energy throughput required for human survival. ...