ompare and contrast the use of fossil fuels and wind energy.(1 point) Both fossil fuels and wind energy can be used to produce electricity. However, wind energy does not pollute the atmosphere, while burning fossil fuels does. Both fossil fuels and wind energy contribute negatively to climate change. However, using Earth’s wind for energy is much more damaging to the environment than using fossil fuels. Both fossil fuels and wind energy can be used to produce electricity. However, burning fossil fuels does not pollute the atmosphere, while using Earth's wind does. Both fossil fuels and wind energy contribute negatively to climate change. However, mining for fossil fuels is much more damaging to the environment than using wind power.