The author examined th environmental effects—-the economic

costs and benefits—-of switching to renewable energy sources. They discussed the potential benefits of reducing air pollution and carbon emissions, as well as the potential drawbacks of increased land use and resource extraction. The author also considered the economic costs of transitioning to renewable energy, including the upfront costs of infrastructure and the potential job losses in the fossil fuel industry. Overall, the author concluded that while there may be some short-term costs and challenges, the long-term benefits of renewable energy outweigh the environmental and economic costs.