Environmental Protection

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of environmental protection. Specifically, the paper discusses what environmental protection is, and why it is vital in today's global culture.

Outline:
What Exactly is Environmental Protection?
A Short History of Environmental Protection
Why Environmental Protection is so Important
Why Some People are Opposed to Environmental Protection
How the Environment is a Vital Part of our Lives

From the Paper:

"Some people do not believe humankind can destroy entire ecological niches on the planet; they believe it will always "heal" itself in some way. Others do not believe that humans are causing environmental issues such as global warming. These people are opposed to most environmental protection efforts, because they see them as "liberal" posturing, causing expenditures that could be used in other areas. Many business owners, especially those engaged in harmful industries, such as chemicals and such, are opposed to environmental protection because they feel it takes away some of their profits and applies rules and regulations that are difficult to conform to. As another environmental author notes, "Environmental regulations are certainly costly. The relevant question is whether they produce much in return. After all, if the benefits outweigh the costs, it may not be worth quibbling over the price tag" (Adler 653). In addition, many people are opposed to government agencies controlling environmental policy, as they feel there are too many rules, regulations, and government meddling already, and environmental protection simply adds more regulation and government intervention to the problem. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adler, Jonathan H. "Free and Green: A New Approach to Environmental Protection." Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy 24.2 (2001): 653.
• Graham, Mary. "Environmental Protection and the States: 'Race to the Bottom' or 'Race to the Bottom Line.'" Brookings Review Wntr 1998: 22+.
• Howes, Jonathan, Dewitt John, and Richard A. Minard. "Resolving the Paradox of Environmental Protection." Issues in Science and Technology Summer 1998: 57+.
• Petulla, Joseph M. Environmental Protection in the United States: Industry, Agencies, Environmentalists. San Francisco: San Francisco Study Center, 1987.

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