Negative externalities from energy production should be considered when comparing the cost of an energy source, because they

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Negative externalities are costs incurred by third parties outside the transaction of producing and consuming energy, such as environmental damage or health issues, which are not reflected in the market price of the energy source. These are indeed additional costs associated with using that energy source.

Negative Externalities from Energy Production Should Be Considered When Comparing