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alternative energy  

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  • Alternative energy is the generation of power from nontraditional sources as opposed to sources such as coal and oil. The main sources of alternative energy are hydropower, wind, solar, hydrogen, bioenergy, geothermal, and hybrid technology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Alternative Energy]

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