Engineering software, computer simulation, computer aided design, AI analysis of material chemistry and of course engineers committed to continuous improvement is a core driver of better cheaper products. Of course you still need to regulate the detrimental use of technology but the progress has been likely will continue to be a net gain.

Example: First microprocessors 100,000 transistors and 1 million hertz speeds, now 5,000,000,000 transistors and 5,000 times faster. And held in your hand.

EV battery technology on the same technology ramp. The cost to go EV compared to gas is now equal or less. At least in China. US will ramp up fast. By 2031 or so 300 mile range, fast charge 250 mile in 1 minute, < 400 pounds weight, < $2000 cost, expected life > 700,000 miles. This based on battery technology now in pilot production and the advanced engineering tools available. Continuous improvement likely.

What about agriculture, health care, steel, cement road and building construction? Same trend a bit lower pace.