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I actually think the civil service, who are the malignancy at the heart of public life, have consciously prevented, talked ministers out of, made it difficult regulatory-wise, to allow more pressure on alternative energy sources to grow.
Ken Livingstone

Meaning of "alternative energy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alternative energy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alternative energy

Alternative energy

Alternative energy is any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. These alternatives are intended to address concerns about such fossil fuels. The nature of what constitutes an alternative energy source has changed considerably over time, as have controversies regarding energy use. Today, because of the variety of energy choices and differing goals of their advocates, defining some energy types as "alternative" is highly controversial. In a general sense, alternative energy as it is currently conceived, is that which is produced or recovered without the undesirable consequences inherent in fossil fuel use, particularly high carbon dioxide emissions, an important factor in global warming.

Definition of alternative energy in the English dictionary

The definition of alternative energy in the dictionary is a form of energy derived from a natural source, such as the sun, wind, tides, or waves Also called: renewable energy.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

alternately
alternatim
alternating
alternating current
alternating-gradient focusing
alternation
alternation of generations
alternative
alternative comedian
alternative comedy
alternative curriculum
alternative history
alternative hypothesis
Alternative Investment Market
alternative medicine
alternative technology
Alternative Vote
alternatively
alternativeness
alternator

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

allergy
anergy
atomic energy
binding energy
bioenergy
dark energy
energy
fossil energy
free energy
Gibbs free energy
Helmholtz free energy
high-energy
kinetic energy
mass-energy
nervous energy
nuclear energy
potential energy
renewable energy
solar energy
synergy
tidal energy

Synonyms and antonyms of alternative energy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alternative energy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Find out the translation of alternative energy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alternative energy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alternative energy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

替代能源
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

energía alternativa
570 millions of speakers

English

alternative energy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैकल्पिक ऊर्जा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الطاقة البديلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

альтернативная энергетика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

energia alternativa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিকল্প শক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

énergie alternative
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tenaga alternatif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Alternative Energie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

代替エネルギー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대체 에너지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Energi alternatif
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

năng lượng thay thế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்று சக்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्यायी ऊर्जा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alternatif enerji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

energia alternativa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alternatywnych źródeł energii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

альтернативна енергетика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

energie alternativă
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

εναλλακτικές πηγές ενέργειας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alternatiewe energie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alternativ energi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alternativ energi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alternative energy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATIVE ENERGY»

The term «alternative energy» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.533 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATIVE ENERGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alternative energy

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10 QUOTES WITH «ALTERNATIVE ENERGY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alternative energy.
1
Lois Capps
What we need to do is really improve energy efficiency standards, develop in full scale renewable and alternative energy and use the one resource we have in abundance, our creativity.
2
Lindsey Graham
The sooner we get started with alternative energy sources and recognize that fossil fuels makes us less secure as a nation, and more dangerous as a planet, the better off we'll be.
3
William Kamkwamba
Climate change is important to Malawi, but many people see alternative energy more as a means to skip the government and get electricity and power. Deforestation is a huge problem in Malawi, which only adds to the problem. People cut down trees because they have no power to run electric stoves, etc. So they use firewood.
4
Winona LaDuke
We are launching a campaign called Wind, Not War, which is about the alternatives to a fossil-fuels-based economy and looking at wind, an alternative energy, as key to that in terms of issues of global climate change as well as issues of democracy.
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Bob Latta
When you look at the number of nuclear power plants in China and India, we can't afford not to pursue similar alternative energy sources. If we do not, it would do immense harm to the manufacturing industry in the Midwest.
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Ken Livingstone
I actually think the civil service, who are the malignancy at the heart of public life, have consciously prevented, talked ministers out of, made it difficult regulatory-wise, to allow more pressure on alternative energy sources to grow.
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Bjorn Lomborg
Even if every major government were to slap huge taxes on carbon fuels - which is not going to happen - it wouldn't do much to halt climate change any time soon. What it would do is cost us hundreds of billions - if not trillions - of dollars, because alternative energy technologies are not yet ready to take up the slack.
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Jesse Metcalfe
I've definitely seen that Texas is certainly a right-wing area politically. I think if you talk to the average Texan, some people may still think that alternative energy is some sort of hippie mumbo-jumbo, you know. I think there's still a strong movement to continue to drill and continue to find these other sources of oil within the country.
9
Jim Ryun
By reducing our dependence of foreign oil and increasing alternative energy sources such as ethanol, we can begin to bring down prices at the pumps, create thousands of new jobs and bring a much needed boost to our economy.
10
Ian Somerhalder
I don't know how to do anything else other than be an actor. If I wasn't in this, I would be in alternative energy and conservation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTERNATIVE ENERGY»

Discover the use of alternative energy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alternative energy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alternative Energy: Political, Economic, and Social Feasibility
Alternative Energy systematically approaches various alternative sources of energy, discussing in layperson's terms the current state of public policy, energy technology and the political, economic, and social feasibility of the alternative ...
Christopher A. Simon, 2007
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Alternative Energy
In this fascinating guide, science writer Marek Walisiewicz maps out the economic, environmental, and political dimensions of the world's energy problems and examines how these issues are being addressed through technological innovation.
Marek Walisiewicz, John Gribbin, 2002
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Fracking: America's Alternative Energy Revolution
Energy opportunities and challenges
John H. Graves, 2012
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Alternative Energy
Discusses various forms of energy derived from renewable resources, such as wind power, solar power, water power, geothermal energy, and biofuels.
Christine Petersen, 2004
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Alternative Energy For Dummies
This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more.
Rik DeGunther, 2009
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Alternative energy: an introduction to alternative & ...
Now more than ever, the public must understand available energy alternatives. "Alternative Energy" introduces readers to energy sources that draw from such supplies as wind, sun, reservoirs, ocean tides, and ocean currents.
Mark E. Hazen, 1996
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Alternative Energy Sources
This book offers a clear view of the role each form of alternative energy may play in supplying energy needs in the near future.
Efstathios E (Stathis) Michaelides, 2012
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Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (GreenSource ...
Design High-Performance Alternative Energy Systems for Buildings A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable ...
Peter Gevorkian, 2009
9
Alternative Energy
This book is designed to provide report and debate of arguments covering the problems and promise of alternative fuels.
Brian Black, Richard Flarend, 2010
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Alternative Energy: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Kids can make a difference, and these books will show them how! From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, these books have all the information young environmentalists need to change the world.
Dana Meachen Rau, National Geographic Learning, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTERNATIVE ENERGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alternative energy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Alternative Energy Mutual Funds and ETFs Go In All Driections
Returns for alternative energy mutual funds are virtually flat on average for the past three months, down slightly at a loss of 0.3%. The best ... «Alternative Energy Stocks, Jul 15»
2
Alternative energy comes under Planners' scrutiny
There were no issues to decide for Jefferson County's Zoning Board, and the Planning Commission's June agenda was so brief, business was ... «The Standard Banner, Jul 15»
3
These Energy Companies Are Viable 'Alternatives'
And an increasing number of analysts are turning bullish on alternative energy, primarily solar and wind. The price of electricity sold via ... «Investor's Business Daily, Jul 15»
4
Alternative Energy And European Factory Data Bode Well For Copper
Here's a bit of energizing news: In 2014, for the first time in four decades, the global economy grew along with energy demand without an ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Agency for Alternative Energy Sources forms its Board
Baku, Fineko/abc.az. The Board of the State Agency for Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources (ABOEMDA) was approved by order #248 ... «Azerbaijan Business Center, Jul 15»
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Marines go green with alternative energy tech
“We were looking at alternative energy sources for large radars,” explained Altman. “We saw a potential application for fixed sites that needed ... «The Hill, Jun 15»
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Alternative Energy Generators Market 2015 - Global Industry …
'Global Alternative Energy Generators Industry 2015 Market Research Report' deals with historical statistics about the alternative energy ... «CSO Australia, Jun 15»
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United Airlines invested $30 million in alternative energy developer …
United Airlines invested $30 million in alternative energy developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, the carrier announced Tuesday. United also ... «Business Travel News, Jun 15»
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Chinese investors will assess the situation in alternative energy in …
The Chinese delegation, which included representatives of the China National Group Corporation of building materials (CNBM), and the Office ... «Ukrainian Biofuel Portal, Jun 15»
10
Gasifier an example of alternative energy
Erin Taman-Athmer, Rebecca Gotto, Jordan Wicks and Darren Anweiler from Saskatchewan Research Council are promoting a gasifier project ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jun 15»

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