De hernieuwbare energie
Example: De hernieuwbare energie helpt de CO2-uitstoot te verminderen.
Definition
"De hernieuwbare energie" refers to energy derived from natural sources that are replenished constantly, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat. It is used to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon dioxide emissions, thereby helping to protect the environment.
Etymology
The term "de hernieuwbare energie" comes from Dutch, where "hernieuwbare" means 'renewable' or 'reusable,' and "energie" means 'energy.' It literally means 'the renewable energy,' emphasizing energy sources that can be naturally replenished without depletion. Did you know? The focus on 'hernieuwbare energie' has grown significantly in recent decades due to environmental concerns.
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"De hernieuwbare energie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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