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💡 Definitions

Renewable energy is useful energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, including carbon neutral sources like sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. This type of energy source stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Although most renewable energy is sustainable energy, some is not, for example some biomass is unsustainable. → Source

The use of energy is considered sustainable if it meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. Definitions of sustainable energy typically include environmental aspects such as greenhouse gas emissions, and social and economic aspects such as energy poverty. Renewable energy sources such as wind, hydroelectric power, solar, and geothermal energy are generally far more sustainable than fossil fuel sources. However, some renewable energy projects, such as the clearing of forests to produce biofuels, can cause severe environmental damage. The role of non-renewable energy sources has been controversial. Nuclear power is a low-carbon source and has a safety record comparable to wind and solar,[1] but its sustainability has been debated because of concerns about nuclear proliferation, radioactive waste and accidents. Switching from coal to natural gas has environmental benefits but may lead to a delay in switching to more sustainable options. Carbon capture and storage technology can be built into power plants to remove their carbon dioxide emissions, but is expensive and has seldom been implemented.

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📚 Books

Manifesto by Dale Vince (And The Future sustainability book club book)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

Investing To Save The Planet: How Your Money Can Make a Difference by Alice Ross

The Hydrogen Revolution: A Blueprint for the Future of Clean Energy by Marco Alverà

Footprints: In Search of Future Fossils by David Farrier

The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies by Guillaume Pitron

🦸🏻‍♀️ Accounts to follow

Ecotricity – Instagram

Greendreamerkanea – Post on renewable energy on Instagram