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RENEWABLES
Остання редакція: 2024-11-11
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Renewable energy sources (RES) have gained attention worldwide as solutions to the growing environmental crisis caused by fossil fuels. Unlike traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, renewable energy relies on naturally replenishing processes and does not deplete resources or contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Using renewable energy is often associated with modern technology, but harnessing the natural elements has ancient roots. For thousands of years, human societies utilized wind and sun to meet basic needs: wind drove boats and powered mills, while the sun provided warmth and aided in early cooking and lighting methods. However, over the past five centuries, societies have increasingly depended on cheaper and more abundant fossil fuels. While these non-renewable sources fueled unprecedented growth, they also accelerated climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation.
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