Question

the environmental costs of continuing to rely on fossil fuels, which harm the planet and contribute to climate change.

in the excerpt, how does the author address the strengths and limitations of both the claim and the counterclaim?

the author solely focuses on the
○ benefits of renewable energy without addressing any opposing viewpoints.

the author fairly presents both the
○ strengths of renewable energy and the limitations of the cost argument, offering a nuanced perspective.

the author dismisses the counterclaim about costs as irrelevant to the larger environmental discussion.

the author includes only the
○ counterclaim, without offering a defense of the claim.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. The first option says the author only focuses on benefits, but a nuanced approach (considering both claim and counterclaim) is better.
2. The second option states the author fairly presents strengths of renewable energy (claim) and limitations of the cost argument (counterclaim), which is a balanced, nuanced approach.
3. The third option says the author dismisses the counterclaim, but the correct approach should consider it.
4. The fourth option says only the counterclaim is included, which is incorrect.

Answer:

The author fairly presents both the strengths of renewable energy and the limitations of the cost argument, offering a nuanced perspective.