Question

In three to five sentences, explain why it is difficult to balance economic issues with environmental ones. Be sure to use examples from this lesson.

Answer 1

Environmentally conscious decisions are typically more expensive. 

To produce products cheaply, businesses will use cheap sources of power and choose ease over what is best for the environment. Oil for example is cheaper than wind or solar power but the latter is better for the environment. 

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.