- Environmental damage: The extraction and use of coal and petroleum have significant negative impacts on the environment. For example, coal mining can lead to deforestation, air pollution, and water contamination.
- Energy security: Our dependence on coal and petroleum makes us vulnerable to supply disruptions, such as those caused by political instability or natural disasters.
For all of these reasons, it is important that we use coal and petroleum wisely. This means reducing our consumption of these resources, investing in renewable energy sources, and improving our energy efficiency.