Energy Resources Questions
The social impacts of using fossil fuels include air pollution, which can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues for communities living near power plants or heavily polluted areas. Fossil fuel extraction can also cause environmental degradation, such as deforestation and habitat destruction, which can negatively affect local communities and indigenous populations. Additionally, the reliance on fossil fuels contributes to climate change, which has wide-ranging social impacts, including displacement of communities due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and food and water scarcity.