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What are the pros and cons of different types of energy sources?
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Pros:
 • Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power can provide a cost effective and clean energy source that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels
 • Nuclear energy can produce large amounts of electricity with minimal emissions and can help meet power needs without a need for large carbon emissions
 • Geothermal energy is a reliable and cost-effective form of renewable energy that can be used to both heat and cool residential and commercial buildings

Cons:
 • Nuclear energy requires careful management and disposal of used fuel which can pose environmental, health, and safety risks
 • Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric are sometimes unreliable and unpredictable due to their dependence on weather patterns
 • Geothermal energy can sometimes be expensive with initial start-up costs sometimes exceeding the value returned from energy produced