“Of the 55 refineries closed in America in the last 10 years, they were all closed for economic reasons, mostly oil company mergers. Not a single one was closed for environmental purposes or objections.”
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Some types of environmental restoration projects are well-known restored wetlands, for instance, or coal mine reclamation projects. Recently though, larger dam removal projects have started, a number of them in Washington state.
We should restore a proper balance in environmental regulation and energy production that is based on common sense, not political agendas.
Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs.
At every turn, when humanity is asked the question, 'Do you want temporary economic gain or long-term environmental loss, which one do you prefer, ' we invariably choose the money.