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Discuss the pros and cons of fission and fusion reactions.

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Fission:
Pros: - cheaper
- produces a large amount of energy for a small amount of fuel
Cons: - not renewable
- pollutes the air and produces greenhouse gases

Fusion:
Pros: - no radioactive waste or greenhouse gases
- helium produced is not radioactive
Cons: - expensive
- challenging to produce on earth
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