extreme energy

noun

A range of techniques for the production of energy from unconventional resources that are environmentally damaging or risky.

Meanings

nounextreme energy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA range of techniques for the production of energy from unconventional resources that are environmentally damaging or risky.

Origin

Introduced by Michael Klare.

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