After the impact BP's oil disaster had on local economy in the Gulf of Mexico, I would say environmental protections safeguard the economy.
The most divisive argument between environmentalists and industry is which is more important. If the environment is destroyed, it could put human lives in danger, then there would be no reason for industry.
Never!
If "Nation A" has stricter laws for environmental protection than "Nation B" and if these laws restric the ability of "Nation B" to to export its goods to "Nation A", then by the policy of WTO and the EU nation A's environmental protection laws could be oerruled in the name of free trade.
It really depends.
Energy Star is a program developed by US Environmental Protection Agency to distinguish and promote products that are more energy efficient. This doesn't mean that a product is a better quality, but it is 10 to 20% more energy efficient than non-Energy-Star products.
Yes, Mining is
to prove one to best than another
The current environmental degradation is the cause of fish's death =]
Slavery was more important to the South than it was to the North, because the South's economy relied on agriculture.
The fourth wave of environmental policy focuses on sustainable development, which seeks to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. It emphasizes the integration of environmental considerations into all areas of decision-making and promotes a holistic approach to addressing environmental challenges. This wave aims to achieve long-term sustainability by recognizing the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental systems.
Less than three percent of the land in Venezuela is arable.
No- nowhere near that important- surely less than one percent.