Overuse of Fossil Fuels
Environmental
Ecosystem damage
Threats to wildlife
Ecosystem disruption due to pollution
Deforestation due to expansion of infrastructure
Climate change
Greenhouse gas emissions
Global warming
Pollution
Health impacts
Combustion byproducts
Economical
Loss of jobs
Coal Industry
Oil and Gas Industry
Support Industries (e.g., transportation, manufacturing)
Renewable Energy Sector Changes
Loss of money used for consequences
Extreme weather events
Health Care
Investment in renewables
Political
Policy changes
Investment in Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Subsidies for Solar and Wind Energy
Stricter Environmental Regulations on Fossil Fuels
Policies to Promote Energy Efficiency
Rise of Political Movements
Focus on sustainability and climate justice
Advocacy for workers' rights and protections
Opposition to fossil fuel projects and policies
Changes in Voting Patterns
Candidates advocating for job creation and economic diversification will mostly get voted
Rural areas dependent on fossil fuel jobs may show different voting compared to urban centers focused on sustainability.
Social
Public Health issues
Pollution leads to issues such as asthma and chronic bronchitis
Risk of water pollution affecting community health through contaminated drinking sources
Increased Unemployment:
Higher poverty levels
Shift towards renewable energy sources decreasing job opportunities
Stricter environmental laws leading to reduced operations and job cuts in fossil fuel industries.