Choose the statement that is most likely made by an environmentalist rather than by an environmental scientist. Lessening our dependence on fossil fuels is the most important environmental issue facing the world today.

Some renewable energy sources capture their energy from natural processes, such as wind, flowing water and the sun.

Coal-powered plants emit 40% of the United States’ total carbon dioxide and 50% of its particle pollution.

The burning of fossil fuels causes more environmental damage than using renewable energy sources.