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clean energy

American  

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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Their results bring high-performance sodium-ion energy storage closer to practical use and hint at a future in which one device could both store clean energy and help turn seawater into fresh water.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

They were all for clean energy, many to address climate change, and include investments in new battery plants, upgrades for the electrical grid and initiatives to take carbon out of the air.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

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

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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