geothermal
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Alternatives
The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy
What is geothermal energy, what are the pros and cons at this stage of its development, how does it fare when compared with fossil fuels, and where do we go from here?
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Alternatives
Break Down of Alternative Fuels
In 2018, U.S. petroleum (36 percent), natural gas (31 percent), and coal (13 percent) accounted for more than three-quarters of total energy consumption. Renewable energy, mostly, and nuclear electric power make up the remaining sources of energy consumption (EIA, 2019). Renewable energy is from limited, naturally replenishing sources. They are “virtually inexhaustible” over a long period, however, the per-unit available…
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