Which energy source for electricity would cause the least damage to the planet?

Solar Energy.

Explanation:

We widely use 2 kinds of sources of energy. Coal and Nuclear. on burning coal we get carbon monoxide, which can kill a vast majority of peope. Also coal contains sulfur and other elements, including dangerous metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic, that escape into the air when coal is burned.

Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste. nuclear power creation causes lots of damge to our envirnment. The radio active waste remains active and are harmful for living being health.

While on the other hand solar energy though comes expensive, but trust me! its worth using it. Its absolutely fine if we spend lots of money and save even 1 person's life. Its a renewable source, and we can invest the money by saving utility bills.

Solar panels

Explanation:

Not given answer choices, but this is efficient as energy is taken from the sun.