Sustainable energy

Sustainable energy sources are energy sources which are sustainable, that is not expected to be depleted in a human timeframe, and which contribute to the sustainability of all species.

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Energy - Sustainable

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Sustainable energy sources are most often regarded as including all renewable sources such as:

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• Solar power and its derivitaves:
• Wind power.
• Wave power.
• Ocean current power.
• Ocean thermal energy convertion.
• Salinity gradient power.
• Lunar derived power such as:
• Tidal power.
• Geothermal power.

There is some controversy over whether nuclear power should be regarded as sustainable.

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In addition many would argue that hydroelectric dams are causing salmon and other spawning fish to become extinct, and thus are not truly sustainable.

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