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Norway Achieved a Superhero‑Level Clean‑Energy Milestone

Norway has reached a milestone by supplying 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources such as hydropower and wind.

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Key Points

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Renewable energy includes water‑driven hydropower and air‑driven wind turbines.

Hydropower harnesses the energy of falling water to generate electricity.

Wind turbines convert wind movement into electrical power.

By cutting carbon emissions, Norway helps slow climate change.

The clean‑energy milestone encourages other nations to adopt similar strategies.

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This transition eliminates the need for fossil‑fuel power plants, greatly reducing carbon emissions.

Experts view the accomplishment as a model for global climate action.

The country plans to keep expanding sustainable energy to stay ahead.

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5 words

renewable

energy that comes from natural sources like wind or water and does not run out

hydropower

electricity produced by using the force of moving water

carbon emissions

gases released when fuels are burned that can warm the planet

sustainable

using resources in a way that does not damage the environment over time

milestone

an important and notable achievement

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