Question

Why might policymakers feel that the fight to stop pollution is Sisyphean

Answer 1

Answer:

Because if we stopped polluting, that would mean we have to cut back on non-renewable resources, which pollute the environment. But if we did that, energy would be harder to get, maintain and use because it will depend on the sun and wind. So if we outlawed any pollutants, many people would have too little energy and might starve or even be able to use the computer once every day. From the same perspective, if we keep polluting with non-renewable resources, then more people will die of deadly gases and more environments will be harmed. Therefore, the fight to stop pollution is Sisyphean.