Clean technology

Article summary

charging its battery at a public charging station , drip irrigation Clean technology, also called cleantech or climate tech, refers to products, services, and processes that reduce negative environmental impacts through improved energy efficiency, sustainable resource use, or environmental protection. It includes a broad range of technologies related to recycling, renewable energy, information technology, green transportation, electric motors, green chemistry, lighting, grey water, and more. Clean technology developed in response to concerns about climate change, pollution, and the environmental impacts of industrialization, particularly those associated with fossil fuel use, and has played a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The sector includes industries such as solar and wind energy, biofuels, energy storage, and circular economy technologies.

Key claims

1. publication date: 2021 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. publication date: 2016 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. publication date: 2008 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the publication date is "2021". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the publication date is "2016". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the publication date is "2008". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1364595204