"Energy scarcity" refers to the situation when there is not enough energy available to meet the demand or needs of a particular area or population. It means that there is a limited supply of energy resources, such as electricity or fuel, causing difficulties in providing sufficient energy for everyone.
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«energy»
«scarcity»
Sentences with «energy scarcity»
- Climate change and the threat of energy scarcity now pose serious challenges to our «health system,» specifically health care services and public health services. (postcarbon.org)
- We have moved from energy scarcity to energy abundance. (energytomorrow.org)
- Conventional wisdom about American energy scarcity has dominated public policy discussions for over four decades. (exxonmobilperspectives.com)
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