Obtaining nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, has two significant impacts. Firstly, the extraction and use of these resources contribute to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. Increasing population worsens these impacts as more resources are consumed and more waste is generated, causing greater strain on the environment. Secondly, the reliance on nonrenewable resources creates energy security concerns, as finite resources become scarcer, prices increase, and conflicts may arise over access to these resources, affecting economies and geopolitical stability. The expanding population exacerbates these concerns by placing additional pressure on already limited resources.
