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Environment Regulations on Busineses

This presentation discusses the ongoing debate surrounding environmental regulations in the U.S. and their impact on businesses, particularly in light of the National Environmental Policy Act and subsequent laws. With Republicans advocating for the repeal of certain EPA regulations and expressing concerns over their economic impact, farmers and industries are also expressing worries about new regulations. It contrasts opposing viewpoints on pollution control, discussing the balance between environmental protection and economic growth, and highlights the positions of key political figures on energy and environmental issues.

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Environment Regulations on Busineses

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  1. Environment Regulations on Busineses Elections Issue Presentation By: Jamie Gorson

  2. 1970 National Environmental Policy Act 1970 Clean Air Act 1972 Clean Water Act 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 1986 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Historical Background greenheritagenews.com

  3. Current State • Republicans are calling for 10 of EPA’s regulations to be repealed due to effect on business. • Farmers are worried about more regulations • Protests of Products due to environmental concerns www.topnews.in www.ncbm.org

  4. Opposing Viewpoints Pollution Control • Standardizes regulations • Population growth is creating more waste • Slow climate change • Take care of environment vs. Cost Control • Financial effects on industries • Hurting Economy • Expensive equipment and time thewonksalon.com

  5. Obama/Democratic Position • Funding for programs to protect environment • Cleaning community environments • Acknowledged need to minimize regulations • Regulations rising: average of 10 per week ohinternet.com http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/our-environment

  6. Republican Party Position • Oppose Kyoto treaty. • No mandatory carbon emissions control • Support tax incentives for energy production • Over regulations hurting economy thyblackman.com dailypolitical.com

  7. Michele Bachman’s position • “I will work to lift the restraints on energy resources in order to bring down costs and increase supplies” • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. www.michelebachmann.com

  8. Newt Gingrich’s position • Replace the Environmental Protection Agency • 2008 petition drive: Drill here, Drill now, Pay less. (Feb 2011) • New nuclear plants would reduce 2 billion tons of CO2 a year. (Feb 2011) instinctmagazine.com

  9. Herman Cain’s position • Loosen government's grip; expand domestic energy resources • Declare and implement a "drill here drill now" strategy • Excessive Regulations are burdens articles.nydailynews.com

  10. Bibliography • Chertow, Marian R. "Environmental pollution." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2011. Web.  14 Sept. 2011. • "Environment." Democrats. Democratic National Committee, 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. • "Herman Cain on Energy and Oil." On the Issues. N.p., 15 June 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Herman_Cain_Energy_+_Oil.htm> • "Kyoto Protocol." UNFCCC. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://unfccc.int/ • kyoto_protocol/items/2830.php>. • "Michelle Bachmann on Energy and Oil." On the Issues. N.p., 15 June 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/ Michele_Bachmann_Energy_+_Oil.htm>. • “Mitt Romney on Energy and Oil." On the Issues. N.p., 15 June 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/ Mitt_Romney_Energy_+_Oil.htm>.  • "Newt Gingrich on Energy and Oil." On the Issues. N.p., 15 June 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/ Newt_Gingrich_Energy_+_Oil.htm>. • "Our Environment." White House. N.p., 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/our-environment>. • "Regulation Nation: Drowning in Rules, Businesses Brace for Cost and Time for Compliance." Fox News. N.p., 12 Sept. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/12/ regulation-nation-drowning-in-rules-businesses-brace-for-cost-and-time-for/>. • Regulation Nation. Fox News. 12 Sept. 2011. Fox News. Web. Transcript. 15 Sept.      2011. • "The Guardian: Origins of the EPA." EPA: United States Environmental Protection • Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. • Vietor, Richard H. K. "Government regulation." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2011. Web.  14 Sept. 2011 • "Why Michele?" Michele Bachmann for President. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011.

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