Factors Contributing to the Negative Environmental Impacts of Energy Production

You are appointed advisor to the government of a large, developed country which is seeking to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels on the economy and society. Referring to the link below, answer the following questions.
https://ourworldindata.org/energy
a. What factors contribute most to the negative environmental impacts of energy production? Be specific and explain.
b. You are now asked to write a letter of about 750 words to the Ministry of the Environment discussing recommendations and policies the government can implement to achieve its goal of reducing the environmental impact of energy on the economy and society. Be specific and explain in detail. Since you will need to consult additional sources, again be sure to cite properly these sources.
c. Are there costs to this reduction? Explain.