clean energy

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, clean energy has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Jan 2026). Listed as a cooperation area within the Canada-China partnership, indicating the breadth of economic alignment beyond trade in goods.

Energy is sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. These impacts range from greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to energy poverty and toxic waste. Renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro, solar, and geothermal energy can cause environmental damage but are generally far more sustainable tha