单词 | alternative technology |
释义 | > as lemmasalternative technology alternative technology n. any form of technology which (esp. in contrast to a mainstream alternative) achieves its desired aim whilst minimizing harm to the environment and the use of natural resources; such technologies collectively. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > study of work > [noun] > technology or technography > other branches bionics1960 zygology1970 alternative technology1972 nanotechnology1974 softnomics1983 nano1987 nanotech1990 1972 Ecologist Jan. 8/2 The invention, promotion and application of alternative technologies which are energy and materials conservative. 1987 Green Cuisine Feb. 54/2 Renewable energy techniques..provide most of the power to run The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). 1991 Whole Earth Rev. Summer 133/3 Computers are not alternative technologies. They are energy consumptive and lock a person into the system of Earth destruction. 2008 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 1 Sept. 6 They [sc. businesses] want long-term carbon prices that are high enough to make alternative technologies profitable, not just for energy production and transmission, but also for energy efficiencies in buildings, transport, agriculture, mining and manufacturing. < as lemmas |
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