traditional energy sources
/trəˌdɪʃənəl ˈɛnərˌdʒi saɪrˈsɪz/ · trad·i·tion·al en·er·gy sources
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- Sources of energy that have been used for a long time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The government is investing in renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.
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- Methods of generating energy that have been used for a long time, such as fossil fuels and nuclear power. The company is exploring new ways to improve the efficiency of traditional energy sources.
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- Energy sources that are not renewable, such as coal and oil. The use of traditional energy sources contributes to climate change and air pollution.
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Did you know? The use of traditional energy sources has been a major contributor to climate change and air pollution, leading to increased efforts to transition to renewable energy sources.