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renewable resources

Definition:
A natural resource that can be produced, regrown, or reused fast enough to keep up with how quickly it is used. Wind, tides, and solar energy, for example, are in no danger of running out and can be consumed by people virtually forever. In contrast, fossil fuels such as coal take millions of years to develop naturally and are considered nonrenewable.
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  • renewable natural resources
  • renewable products
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/54415
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2020-02-05