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Table 5

Economic and environmental benefits of geothermal and wind energy.

Renewable energy source Economic benefits Environmental benefits
Geothermal
  • Job creation

  • Reduction in fossil fuel imports

  • Investment opportunities

  • Clean and renewable energy

  • Improved air quality and public health

  • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Wind
  • Job creation

  • Economic development in remote coastal areas

  • Development of new industry

  • Clean and renewable energy

  • Improved air quality and public health

  • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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