The Importance of Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Flashcards

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Wind turbines

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Machines that convert wind energy into electricity.

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Hydropower

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Energy generated from the movement of water.

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Nuclear energy

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Energy produced through nuclear reactions, typically via fission or potentially fusion.

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Carbon emissions

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The release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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Renewable energy sources

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Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as wind, water, and solar.

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Sustainability

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Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.

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Energy independence

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Reducing reliance on imported fuels by using domestically produced energy, including renewables.

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La transizione verso le fonti di energia rinnovabili è essenziale per mitigare i cambiamenti climatici e garantire un futuro sostenibile. L’energia solare, eolica e idroelettrica forniscono alternative più pulite ai combustibili fossili, riducendo le emissioni di carbonio e il degrado ambientale. Ad esempio, Paesi come la Danimarca hanno integrato con successo l’energia eolica nelle loro reti nazionali, riducendo in modo significativo la loro dipendenza dal carbone e dal petrolio. Tuttavia, il passaggio alle energie rinnovabili presenta anche delle sfide, tra cui gli alti costi iniziali e la necessità di migliorare le tecnologie di stoccaggio.

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The transition to renewable energy sources is essential for mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. Solar, wind, and hydropower energy provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and environmental degradation. For example, countries like Denmark have successfully integrated wind energy into their national grids, significantly reducing their reliance on coal and oil. However, the shift to renewable energy also presents challenges, including high initial costs and the need for improved storage technologies.

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Transizione alle energie rinnovabili
Mitigare il cambiamento climatico
Un futuro sostenibile
Alternative più pulite
Emissioni di carbonio
Degrado ambientale
Tecnologie di stoccaggio

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Transition to renewable energy
Mitigating climate change
Sustainable future
Cleaner alternatives
Carbon emissions
Environmental degradation
Storage technologies

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