Energy Choices 7.2

	Fossil Fuels	Renewables
Economic Costs	These are cheaper to develop initially but come with high environmental and long-term costs	More expensive upfront costs but give long-term savings and environmental benefits
Pollution	Emits large amounts of greenhouse gases and contribute to air pollution	Produce little to no pollution during operation
Energy efficiency	Less efficient and there is energy waste while burning	Can be efficient but rely heavily on weather conditions
Availability	Large reserves of coal, oil, or natural gas are likely to use them as major energy sources	Depend on geographic features like sunlight, wind, or water availability.
Energy Security	Many countries that rely on imported oil or gas facing fluctuating prices or geopolitical issue	Provide more energy security, as they are often produced locally