Many politicians, scientists, economists, and businesspeople have become concerned about the potential implications of global warming. The largest source of the emissions thought to contribute to global warming is from coal-fired power plants. The cost of alternative energy has declined, but it is still higher than coal. In 1980 , wind-powered electricity cost 80 cents per kilowatt hour. Using today's highly efficient turbines with rotor diameters of up to 125 meters, the cost can be as low as 4 cents (about the same as coal), or as much as 20 cents in places with less wind. Some people have recently suggested that conventional cost comparisons are not adequate because they do not take environmental costs into account. For example, while coal is a very cheap energy source, it is also a significant contributor of greenhouse gases. Should environmental costs be incorporated into decision calculations when planners evaluate new power plants? The basic arguments for and against are as follows. YES: As long as environmental costs are ignored, renewable energy will appear to be too expensive relative to coal. NO: If one country decides to incorporate environmental costs into its decision-making process but other countries do not, the country that does so will be at a competitive disadvantage because its products will cost more to produce. Instructions Write a response indicating your position regarding this situation. Provide support for your view. There is no right or wrong answer in discussion posts, just your thoughts and having dialogue with your classmates. This is the online substitution for a classroom dialogue that we would have during a face-toface class meeting. - Initial discussion post responses must be 100 words minimum. (15 points)