Energy source | Inherent | Avoidable | ||
Global | Local | Global | Local | |
Coal | CO2 | Mining | Acid rain | Air pollution |
Oil | CO2 |
| Ocean Pollution | Air pollution, local water resources |
Gas | CO2 |
| Greenhouse gases due to leaking pipelines |
|
Hydropower |
| Aquatic ecosystems/Competition with other water usage |
| Aquatic ecosystems/Competition with other water usage |
Nuclear | Non-Proliferation |
|
| Radioactive waste |