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clean energy

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noun

  1. energy, as electricity or nuclear power, that does not pollute the atmosphere when used, as opposed to coal and oil, that do.


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A Meta spokesperson told AFP the company is continuing to scale up investments in renewable energy, and that leaving RE100 does not change its goal of matching its electricity use with 100 percent clean energy.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

“Do it in the right way – it’s not a science lecture on global warming, it’s a story about how clean energy can reduce your bills.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

It could also help scientists develop more effective gold based catalysts for industrial manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

They want their money supporting clean energy and responsible companies, not the polluters and bad actors they read about in the news.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Tonight, I propose a new clean air fund to help communities reduce greenhouse and other pollutions, and tax incentives and investment to spur clean energy technologies.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson

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