Question

Which of the following can be reduced by the use of renewable energy sources?
a.
social costs
b.
economic costs
c.
environmental costs
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Renewable energy can lower environmental impacts (air/water pollution, greenhouse gases), reduce social costs (health impacts, community disruption) and—over time or when accounting for externalities—cut economic costs (fuel, operating costs, and avoided damages).