Renewable energies are no longer an 'environmental issue': 'They are a weapon of geopolitical defence'

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Renewable energies are no longer an 'environmental issue': 'They are a weapon of geopolitical defence'

Energy dependence on fossil fuels makes the European Union more vulnerable to 'geopolitical storms', such as the one we are currently witnessing in the Strait of Hormuz. There is only one 'single way' to achieve 'European energy autonomy' - and it involves 'finding a way to produce electricity that does not depend on non-European geopolitical space'.

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Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.

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