Is resource depletion worse or pollution worse in the long run?

Question

Yes, I know that they both are exceedingly damaging, but which has worse short-term effects and which has worse long-term effects? Please elaborate, if possible. I'll provide a best answer choice to the clearest and most detailed answer, I guess. Happy answering!

Answer 1

There is plenty of fossil fuels . The plants are taking care of the CO2 emissions .

Answer 2

resource depletion.

when we run out of oil we are going to expierience a severe change in lifestyle

Answer 3

They are two different things and are not comparable.  What is worse, getting stabbed through the heart or your heart stopping because your arteries are full of fat?