Question

The government plans to ease regulations on the amount of mercury allowed into the atmosphere, even though mercury has proved to be hazardous to people and wildlife. what might be the government’s reasoning?

Answer 1

The answer is

The regulations are too costly, cutting into companies profits

Answer 2

The government has to release mercury into the environment because we can not get rid of mercury. It is released from the burning of fossil fuels, from various natural resources and industrial activities. And, it can not be left at the place of emission because it is very harmful and accumulates in the organisms. Therefore, regulations are made to control the amount and the place of release of mercury.