Why Is Geothermal Energy Better Than Fossil Fuels

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What would you rather have clean renewable energy that does cause pollution or would you want energy that is not renewable and causes a lot of pollution and makes harmful environments? I believe that Geothermal energy is better than fossil fuels because it cost less, environmentally friendly, and can be accessed anywhere in the United States, also can produce almost the same amount of energy as most coals mines can.
Geothermal Energy plants cost less over time they can pay off their debt because the amount of energy it produces it can pay off it’s debt faster than coal mines. The reason why lots of companies get coal mines is because the upfront cost is cheaper, but switching to geothermal is better because the initial cost of geothermal may

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