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renewables

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plural noun

  1. sources of alternative energy, such as wind and wave power

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"We have home-grown low-carbon energy sources: nuclear and renewables. And together, they can become the joint guarantors of independence, security of supply, and competitiveness -- if we get it right."

From Barron's

Putting EU money behind nuclear projects was long a no-no, with the 27-nation bloc focusing on renewables in the race to cut planet warming emissions.

From Barron's

On the other hand Austria has historically opposed atomic power and Spain remains a strong advocate of renewables as the first port of call for greener power supplies.

From Barron's

Decades of automotive efficiency gains, America’s conversion from oil importer to exporter and the advent of renewables have fortified the world economy against sudden drops in Gulf supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The group has been critical of BP’s increased expenditure on oil-and-gas assets, arguing historical investments—including in areas outside renewables—have contributed to the group’s underperformance.

From The Wall Street Journal