renewable energies

Sun, wind, water

Renewable energies are power sources that replenish naturally and won't run out—solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass.

The term contrasts with fossil fuels like coal and oil, which exist in finite quantities.

The country is investing heavily in renewable energies to reduce carbon emissions.

Often shortened to renewables.

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wind · geothermal · photovoltaic · hydrogen fuel · biomass · turbine · power grid · carbon neutrality · net zero · tidal · solar power · wind turbine · hydropower · dam · biofuels · sustainable · sustainable development · green technology

Opposites
resource renewability

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Combustible prehistoric organic deposits

coal · oil · petroleum · natural gas · crude oil

environmental impact

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coal power · coal-fired power · tar sands · fracking

temporal orientation

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Shrinking, obsolescent business sectors

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