Question
Coal-fueled thermal power plants are a major source of electricity in most parts of the world. These power plants result in more air pollution, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions than any other type of energy production used by humans.
Which of the following would best help reduce the impact of coal-fueled thermal power plants on the environment?
A.
Use cleaner alternatives to produce electricity.
B.
Replace all natural gas power plants with coal power plants.
C.
Decrease the cost of electricity for consumers.
D.
Decrease the price of coal for power plants.
Which of the following would best help reduce the impact of coal-fueled thermal power plants on the environment?
A.
Use cleaner alternatives to produce electricity.
B.
Replace all natural gas power plants with coal power plants.
C.
Decrease the cost of electricity for consumers.
D.
Decrease the price of coal for power plants.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that would best help reduce the impact of coal-fueled thermal power plants on the environment is:
**A. Use cleaner alternatives to produce electricity.**
Using cleaner alternatives, such as wind, solar, hydro, or nuclear energy, would significantly reduce air pollution, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to continuing reliance on coal-fueled thermal power plants. The other options would either exacerbate the environmental impact or focus on economic factors without addressing the core issue of pollution and emissions.
**A. Use cleaner alternatives to produce electricity.**
Using cleaner alternatives, such as wind, solar, hydro, or nuclear energy, would significantly reduce air pollution, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to continuing reliance on coal-fueled thermal power plants. The other options would either exacerbate the environmental impact or focus on economic factors without addressing the core issue of pollution and emissions.