Q. Do native speakers often distinguish between "alternative energy" and "energy alternative " strictly? I'm asking because my dictionary says they both are almost the same things.
thanks3 Q. Do native speakers often distinguish between Alternative energy refers to energy sources that have no undesired consequences such for example fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Alternative energy sources are renewable and are thought to be "free" energy sources.
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thanks3Q. Do native speakers often distinguish between
Alternative energy refers to energy sources that have no undesired consequences such for example fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Alternative energy sources are renewable and are thought to be "free" energy sources. They all have lower carbon emissions, compared to conventional energy sources.
You are asking because I said you were confusing "alternative energy" with "energy alternatives". For this question, though, you made "energy alternatives" singular, which invalidates any answer as regards the original question. In your previous question, "energy alternatives" were exactly like any other alternatives—you can choose from among the several alternatives. "Alternative energy" is a