Coal is a cost-effective energy source in the short term, but its negative impacts on the environment, health, and the economy in the long term far outweigh its benefits.
1. Environmental Consequences Greenhouse gas emissions Air pollution Ecosystem degradation Acid rain Soil and water pollution 2. Health Consequences Respiratory issues Cardiovascular diseases Impacts on local communities 3. Economic Consequences Public health costs Economic dependence Costly transition to renewable energy 4. Social Consequences Social inequalities Social conflicts Geopolitical consequences Energy dependence International criticism
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