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Grammar fix

clean energy

eco-friendly power

Energy that is produced in ways that do not harm the environment, such as from the sun, wind, or water, and does not create pollution.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Many countries are investing in clean energy to reduce air pollution.environment
  • In my opinion, governments should encourage the use of clean energy to fight climate change.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: clean energy (noun, uncountable)

WrongSolar is a clean energy.

RightSolar is a clean energy source. / Solar is clean energy.

'Clean energy' is usually uncountable; say 'a clean energy source'.

Patternclean energy (noun, uncountable)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Energy derived from environmentally non-detrimental renewable sources.

Natural We're switching to clean energy.

'Environmentally non-detrimental renewable sources' is a mouthful; 'clean energy' is the normal term.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • clean energy
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Don't confuse it

Contrast with 'fossil fuels', which are traditional energy sources like coal or oil that pollute the environment.

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