Because burning fossil fuels releases pollutants, it is necessary for us to stop doing so at once. which statement best addresses the impact that this course of action would have. a) pollution would go down, and everyone would breathe easier. b) pollution would go down, and the economy would be lifted by the clean air. c) economic hardship would ensue, since that energy is essential for people and businesses to live and work. d) pollution would go down, but economic hardship would ensue, since that energy is essential for people and businesses to live and work.