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It heats up the environment. Eventually, it will be radiated out into space.

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When thermal energy is wasted, it usually dissipates into the surrounding environment as heat. This can result in an increase in the temperature of the immediate surroundings, contributing to inefficiency and potentially causing environmental issues like urban heat islands.

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