Question

In three to five sentences, explain why it is difficult to balance economic issues with environmental ones.

Answer 1

The requirements for each of economic and environmental issues varies. Hence, the gain of one hurts the other. For example, paper and wood in general is a huge part of the economy (used by schools and jobs and homes everyday) but majorly impacts the environment through deforestation.

Answer 2

Answer: Access to water is necessary for business growth and agriculture, however drilling fro and natural gas is necessary for energy security. This makes it so regulations are too costly to the industry.

1) Not everyone agrees on the solutions to environmental problems.

2) Environmental regulation may hurt businesses.

3) Environmental regulation may hurt property owners.

4) The government must protect people’s rights to make a living.