The energy transition
Example: Energy transition shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
Definition
"The energy transition" refers to the process of shifting energy production and consumption from traditional fossil fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources, aiming to reduce environmental impact and combat climate change while supporting economic and social development.
Etymology
The term "the energy transition" combines "energy," derived from the Greek word 'energeia,' meaning activity or operation, and "transition," from the Latin 'transitio,' meaning a going across or change. It reflects the ongoing global shift in how societies generate and use energy.
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"The energy transition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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