Energy & Environment
Environment & climate
How strongly should government regulate pollution and emissions?
In plain English
Environmental rules limit air, water and climate pollution. They involve both health benefits and compliance costs.
Arguments supporters make
- Regulation protects health and future generations.
- Fewer rules lower costs and speed up building.
Arguments opponents make
- Rules can raise prices and slow projects.
- Rollbacks can increase pollution.
Areas of broad agreement
- Clean drinking water is broadly supported.
Key tradeoffs
- Health protections vs. costs and permitting speed
Sources
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