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Review
. 2020 Apr;27(11):11506-11530.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-07625-7. Epub 2020 Feb 27.

The externalities of energy production in the context of development of clean energy generation

Andrzej Bielecki  1 , Sebastian Ernst  1 , Wioletta Skrodzka  2 , Igor Wojnicki  3
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The externalities of energy production in the context of development of clean energy generation

Andrzej Bielecki et al. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

In this paper, we present a comparative review of the externalities of electricity production. First of all, the environmental impact is considered. A discussion of the influence of various electricity production processes on human health follows. The studies are conducted in the context of historical development. Current trends, as well as a historical background that resulted in the changes that can be observed today, are presented. The considerations are supported by a few case studies. Analysis of perspectives for the development of electricity generation methods, in particular the indication of clean energy sources and the perspectives of their exploitation, is the main aim of this paper.

Keywords: Electricity generation; Environmental impact; External costs; Human health impact; Renewable energy; Risk.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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