There are main drawbacks as regards the government prioritizes economic growth above all other concerns. The government focuses on economic growth which increases global warming. The reason for this is that destroying plants results from building factories and cities to cater economy. Additionally, economic development will lead to an increase in private cars which give rise to air pollution. Furthermore, economic development often leads to higher energy demand for industries' production, transportation, and residential use. Most of the energy is derived from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas which release greenhouse gases and heat.