Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels?
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[Editors Note: The term "alternative energy" has numerous definitions. On this website "alternative energy" refers to any form of energy that is not derived from fossil fuels (oil, coal, or natural gas). Under this definition nuclear energy is an alternative energy even though it is not considered a renewable energy like solar or wind energy. To learn more about the terms alternative energy and renewable energy, please visit our webpage titled What are alternative energies?]
