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As all other energy generation options, it has its pros and contras. | As all other energy generation options, it has its pros and contras. | ||
Making a policy choice in favour of one or the other energy option requires defining one's stance on: | Making a policy choice in favour of one or the other energy option requires defining one's stance on: | ||
* The importance of climate change and the impact of the burning of fossil fuels | * The importance of climate change and the impact of the burning of fossil fuels<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_Panel_on_Climate_Change Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change]</ref> | ||
* Quantitative estimates of the energy generation potential of each of the available energy options | * Quantitative estimates of the energy generation potential of each of the available energy options | ||
* Estimates of global population growth and expectations regarding future energy demand, taking into account the rapidly rising energy needs of emerging economies | * Estimates of global population growth and expectations regarding future energy demand, taking into account the rapidly rising energy needs of emerging economies | ||