Energiewende
Definition
Energiewende refers to the transition from traditional, non-renewable energy sources (such as fossil fuels) to renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind power) in order to combat climate change and promote sustainability.
Related terms
Nachhaltigkeit: Refers to practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Erneuerbare Energie: Energy derived from natural resources that are replenished at a faster rate than they are consumed, such as solar or wind power.
Klimawandel: The long-term shift in global weather patterns due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, leading to rising temperatures and other environmental impacts.
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AP German - 1.3 Welchen Herausforderungen müssen sich Familien heutzutage stellen?
AP German - 3.4 How is art used to record history?
AP German - Unit 6 Overview: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
AP German - 6.1 Umwelt-, politische und gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen
AP German - 6.2 Gesellschaftliche Probleme zu identifizieren und se zu lösen?
AP German - 6.3 Wie beeinflussen Herausforderungen die Kultur einer Gesellschaft?
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