Renewables
noun
Things that can be replaced or are able to renew themselves. Often refers to natural resources like solar power or wind energy that can be replaced as they are used.
The country is investing heavily in renewables, such as solar and wind energy, to reduce its carbon emissions.

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- invest in renewables
- use of renewables
noun
Things that can be replaced or are able to renew themselves. Often refers to natural resources like solar power or wind energy that can be replaced as they are used.
The country is investing heavily in renewables, such as solar and wind energy, to reduce its carbon emissions.

Often appears as...
- invest in renewables
- use of renewables
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Environment Focus
Renewables are closely linked to environmental concerns and clean energy discussions.

She wrote a thesis on how renewables are key to tackling climate change.
Positive Connotation
'Renewables' often carries a positive meaning as it suggests sustainability and responsibility.

The mayor's support for renewables boosted her popularity among eco-conscious voters.
Economic Aspect
Renewables can imply economic investment opportunities and job creation in sustainable industries.

After the investment in renewables, new jobs were created in the solar panel factory.
Environment Focus
Renewables are closely linked to environmental concerns and clean energy discussions.

She wrote a thesis on how renewables are key to tackling climate change.
Positive Connotation
'Renewables' often carries a positive meaning as it suggests sustainability and responsibility.

The mayor's support for renewables boosted her popularity among eco-conscious voters.
Economic Aspect
Renewables can imply economic investment opportunities and job creation in sustainable industries.

After the investment in renewables, new jobs were created in the solar panel factory.
Environment Focus
Renewables are closely linked to environmental concerns and clean energy discussions.

She wrote a thesis on how renewables are key to tackling climate change.
Positive Connotation
'Renewables' often carries a positive meaning as it suggests sustainability and responsibility.

The mayor's support for renewables boosted her popularity among eco-conscious voters.
Economic Aspect
Renewables can imply economic investment opportunities and job creation in sustainable industries.

After the investment in renewables, new jobs were created in the solar panel factory.
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David Mackay: A reality...
other people's renewables, so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say, "Uh, we don't want renewables in our backyard, but, um, please could we put them in yours instead?" And that's a serious option. It's a way for the world to handle this issue.
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A reality check on...
to country size other people's renewables so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say we don't want renewables in our backyard but please could we put min yours instead and that's a serious option it's a way for the world to to handle this
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Debate: Does the world...
And this is to power the entire U.S. vehicle fleet. To power the entire world with 50 percent wind, you would need about one percent of world land. Matching the reliability, base load is actually irrelevant. We want to match the hour-by-hour power supply. You can do that by combining renewables.
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The US is back in the...
And so we all have to raise our ambition. That means coal has got to phase down faster. It means we've got to deploy renewables, all forms of alternative, renewable, sustainable energy. We've got to push the curve of discovery intensely. Whether we get to hydrogen economy or battery storage
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Can 100 renewable...
in almost all forms of transportation. Let's consider the electrical portion first. The great news is that our technology is already advanced enough to capture all that energy from renewables, and there's an ample supply. The sun continuously radiates
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Renewable Energy 101 PIPE...
total energy consumed by humans is derived from fossil fuels however renewables are the fastest growing source of energy in the world renewable energy has many benefits first it can combat climate change because it creates no direct greenhouse gas
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Naomi Klein: Addicted to...
we often hear that, rather than shifting to renewables, we are continuing with business as usual. This assessment, unfortunately, is far too optimistic. The truth is that we have already exhausted so much of the easily accessible fossil fuels
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Economics of climate...
and wood mostly in third world countries so instead we try to push renewables with taxes and subsidies but the problem with taxes and specially energy taxes is it hurts that especially the poor with strong green policies in Britain cost of
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A small country with big...
We can do it differently. And it's time, it really is time, to debunk the myth that a country has to choose between development on the one hand and environmental protection, renewables, quality of life, on the other.
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The Blind Spots of the...
We also often hear that renewables could be the energy of peace. Less true. To understand, I need to tell you about the materials that we need in order to decarbonize. They're pretty. And they can be deadly.
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David Mackay: A reality...
other people's renewables, so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say, "Uh, we don't want renewables in our backyard, but, um, please could we put them in yours instead?" And that's a serious option. It's a way for the world to handle this issue.
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A reality check on...
to country size other people's renewables so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say we don't want renewables in our backyard but please could we put min yours instead and that's a serious option it's a way for the world to to handle this
Video examples
Debate: Does the world...
And this is to power the entire U.S. vehicle fleet. To power the entire world with 50 percent wind, you would need about one percent of world land. Matching the reliability, base load is actually irrelevant. We want to match the hour-by-hour power supply. You can do that by combining renewables.
Video examples
The US is back in the...
And so we all have to raise our ambition. That means coal has got to phase down faster. It means we've got to deploy renewables, all forms of alternative, renewable, sustainable energy. We've got to push the curve of discovery intensely. Whether we get to hydrogen economy or battery storage
Video examples
Can 100 renewable...
in almost all forms of transportation. Let's consider the electrical portion first. The great news is that our technology is already advanced enough to capture all that energy from renewables, and there's an ample supply. The sun continuously radiates
Video examples
Renewable Energy 101 PIPE...
total energy consumed by humans is derived from fossil fuels however renewables are the fastest growing source of energy in the world renewable energy has many benefits first it can combat climate change because it creates no direct greenhouse gas
Video examples
Naomi Klein: Addicted to...
we often hear that, rather than shifting to renewables, we are continuing with business as usual. This assessment, unfortunately, is far too optimistic. The truth is that we have already exhausted so much of the easily accessible fossil fuels
Video examples
Economics of climate...
and wood mostly in third world countries so instead we try to push renewables with taxes and subsidies but the problem with taxes and specially energy taxes is it hurts that especially the poor with strong green policies in Britain cost of
Video examples
A small country with big...
We can do it differently. And it's time, it really is time, to debunk the myth that a country has to choose between development on the one hand and environmental protection, renewables, quality of life, on the other.
Video examples
The Blind Spots of the...
We also often hear that renewables could be the energy of peace. Less true. To understand, I need to tell you about the materials that we need in order to decarbonize. They're pretty. And they can be deadly.
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Quote examples
Lisa Murkowski
American Politician
We talk a lot in Congress about how we're going to encourage more development in renewables, and we put in place a subsidy that's good for two years. Then Congress argues and bickers over whether or not we're going to extend it. As a consequence, nothing happens because we've put so much uncertainty into the prospect of these subsidies.

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T. Boone Pickens
American Businessman
It's important to understand that oil and renewables do different things. Wind and solar are for power generation, so they don't replace oil. About 70% of all oil produced is used for transportation fuel. Renewables are good projects, but they don't get us off of foreign oil.

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Caroline Lucas
British Politician
What does the public want? It wants a vested interest in its own energy provision - driving more efficient behaviour. It wants greater choice and responsibility at a local level. And it wants increased use of renewables to protect the environment.

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Greg Walden
American Politician
I came here to help make America more competitive and prosperous by developing an energy policy that increases conservation, promotes cleaner technologies, encourages development of renewables and enhances domestic production of gas and oil.

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Ed Davey
British Politician
Alongside energy efficiency, renewables and abatement, I believe safe nuclear power, with manageable waste, can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as long as it is cost competitive with other low carbon generation.

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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear, puts out CO2. And so, what we're going to have to do at a global scale, is create a new system. And so, we need energy miracles.

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Cate Blanchett
Australian Actress
Australia is a remarkable country with incredible technical and physical resources and a capacity to be a world leader in renewables.

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Masayoshi Son
Japanese Businessman
Renewables is part of social responsibility, but the information revolution is the only main thing I am interested in.

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Piyush Goyal
Indian Politician
I can't inject renewables into a grid that doesn't have base load.

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Fatih Birol
Turkish Economist
Renewables are critical in our fight against climate change.

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Lisa Murkowski
American Politician
We talk a lot in Congress about how we're going to encourage more development in renewables, and we put in place a subsidy that's good for two years. Then Congress argues and bickers over whether or not we're going to extend it. As a consequence, nothing happens because we've put so much uncertainty into the prospect of these subsidies.

Quote examples
T. Boone Pickens
American Businessman
It's important to understand that oil and renewables do different things. Wind and solar are for power generation, so they don't replace oil. About 70% of all oil produced is used for transportation fuel. Renewables are good projects, but they don't get us off of foreign oil.

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Caroline Lucas
British Politician
What does the public want? It wants a vested interest in its own energy provision - driving more efficient behaviour. It wants greater choice and responsibility at a local level. And it wants increased use of renewables to protect the environment.

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Greg Walden
American Politician
I came here to help make America more competitive and prosperous by developing an energy policy that increases conservation, promotes cleaner technologies, encourages development of renewables and enhances domestic production of gas and oil.

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Ed Davey
British Politician
Alongside energy efficiency, renewables and abatement, I believe safe nuclear power, with manageable waste, can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as long as it is cost competitive with other low carbon generation.

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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear, puts out CO2. And so, what we're going to have to do at a global scale, is create a new system. And so, we need energy miracles.

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Cate Blanchett
Australian Actress
Australia is a remarkable country with incredible technical and physical resources and a capacity to be a world leader in renewables.

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Masayoshi Son
Japanese Businessman
Renewables is part of social responsibility, but the information revolution is the only main thing I am interested in.

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Piyush Goyal
Indian Politician
I can't inject renewables into a grid that doesn't have base load.

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Fatih Birol
Turkish Economist
Renewables are critical in our fight against climate change.

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