Consider the discussion offered in the article, “Do environmental regulations really ‘kill jobs’? The data says no.”

What are your views on environmental regulations and jobs?

How can we improve retraining and retention programs?

What can be done to encourage people to support environmental regulations who live in areas likely to be adversely impacted in the short-term?

Is there a way to save every community that is built around fossil-fuel extraction, which seems to need less and less regulatory costs in order to stay competitive?  What happens to communities during ever-increasing regulatory burdens on these key industries?

Is there any way to support both sides?  Some regulations may be undue burdens, other regulations may be quite beneficial.

Or!  Read up on the current de-regulation trends that are happening and give us a synopsis, take a position, and then argue for your position!  Here is an example of rolling back the protections for streams and wetlands:  https://www.npr.org/2020/01/23/798809951/trump-administration-is-rolling-back-obama-era-protections-for-smaller-waterways

Post Instructions

Create a new thread that explains your perspective on environmental regulations as they relate to jobs.

In your post, include your thoughts on the above mentioned questions

Your post should be about one well-developed paragraph in length.

Response/Reply Instructions

Reply to at least 1 post from a fellow classmate with comments or critiques.

Your reply need only be a few sentences in length, not including language like “I agree!” or “Great post!”.  Although fine to include, your reply must be substantive and should be written to extend the discussion, encouraging dialogue.