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

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The company hasn’t received any federal clean energy tax credits, but it got a $10.5 million tax credit from the state of California.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Thus far, Amazon’s strategy seems to emphasize cost and reliability, while Google appears focused on clean energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

And helium-3 could also be used in some nuclear fusion reactors, external to one day create vast amounts of clean energy.

From BBC Jun. 16, 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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