Renewable energy sources are still too expensive to replace fossil fuels entirely.

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Pro: The natural gas produced by fracking can be used to fuel the transition toward renewable energy.

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Con: The relatively low prices of oil and natural gas are artificial, owing only to generous government subsidies. Their true cost is significantly higher.

Should fracking be banned? (Complete Discussion)

Renewable energy sources are still too expensive to replace fossil fuels entirely.

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Cons

The natural gas produced by fracking can be used to fuel the transition toward renewable energy.

The relatively low prices of oil and natural gas are artificial, owing only to generous government subsidies. Their true cost is significantly higher.

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Renewable energy sources are still too expensive to replace fossil fuels entirely.

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The natural gas produced by fracking can be used to fuel the transition toward renewable energy.

Con claim 1

The relatively low prices of oil and natural gas are artificial, owing only to generous government subsidies. Their true cost is significantly higher.