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Renewable energy comes from resources that replenish naturally like sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Wind turbines use wind power to generate electricity by having blades that spin from the wind. Countries aim to reduce their energy dependency and become worldwide leaders in renewable energy.

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Renewable energy comes from resources that replenish naturally like sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Wind turbines use wind power to generate electricity by having blades that spin from the wind. Countries aim to reduce their energy dependency and become worldwide leaders in renewable energy.

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climate change - a long-term change in the earth's climate, especially a


change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature
electricity - a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that
provides power to devices that create light, heat
Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that is collected from
resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as
sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.
wind turbines - a tall structure with blades that are blown round by the
wind and produce power to make electricity
energy dependency
dependent- needing the support of something or someone in order to
continue existing or operating:
worldwide leader- A product, company, organization, or person that is a
world leader is the most successful or advanced one in a particular area of
activity.

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Chase(v)- to try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve:
After years of chasing her dreams, she finally got a part in a film.
Import(v)- to buy or bring in products from another country:
We import a large number of cars from Japan.
Windmill(n)- a building or structure with large blades on the outside that,
when turned by the force of the wind, provide the power for getting water
out of the ground
Lunatic(n)- old-fashioned + sometimes offensive : an insane person
informal : a person who behaves in a very foolish way

ally(n)- someone who helps and supports someone else:


He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.
Subsidy(n)- money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price
of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue
to function
The city is increasing subsidies for public transit.
Breezy(adj)- having strong winds : windy

a breezy day

a breezy beach

tilt at (someone or something): to attack (someone or something) in writing


or speech

critics tilting at [=criticizing] the established system

record spike
spike- a sudden, rapid increase in something
There's been a spike in traffic since the new grocery store opened.
reliant on- to need or depend on something or someone in order to be able
to do something:
Most college students remain reliant on their parents' support.

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