Die Energiewende
Example: Die Energiewende ist wichtig für den Klimaschutz in Deutschland.
Definition
"Die Energiewende" refers to the significant transition in Germany from traditional fossil fuel and nuclear energy sources to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and biomass, aiming to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly energy production and reduce carbon emissions.
Etymology
The term "die Energiewende" is composed of the German words "Energie" meaning energy and "Wende" meaning turn or change. It originated in the late 20th century as Germany sought to shift its energy policy towards sustainability. Did you know? The word "Wende" literally means 'turnaround,' capturing the idea of a fundamental change in direction.
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"Die Energiewende" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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