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By phasing out fossil fuels, the production of raw materials is reduced as the extraction of natural gas, oil, and coal is no longer necessary. This also reduces emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. However, the key question is whether the demand for raw materials and land for renewable energies, electric cars, and sustainable transport infrastructure will lead to additional social and environmental impacts.

"Material extraction and waste streams, the construction of new infrastructure, the associated land use changes and the provision of new types of goods and services related to decarbonization will create social and environmental pressures at local to regional levels," explains Krey, who leads the Integrated Assessment and Climate Change Research Group at IIASA.