taastumatu
Taastumatu is an Estonian word that translates to "non-renewable" in English. It is commonly used in the context of natural resources, particularly energy sources. Non-renewable resources are those that exist in finite quantities and are consumed much faster than they are naturally replenished. Once these resources are used up, they are effectively gone for human timescales.
The primary examples of non-renewable resources are fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum (oil), and natural
The concept of taastumatu is important for understanding sustainable development and resource management. Societies that rely