Most in the United States today are aware that green changes will have to be made in order to help keep the environment safe, however what quite a few may not yet realize is how progress tends to move forward and backwards before we see long term benefits. As guidelines are currently being fought over that pertain to protecting the environment, we also see that 2011 is quite a year for natural disasters with storms, flooding and even more. Let's consider the reason why environmental regulations are all the more critical any time natural disasters strike.
Whenever economic conditions become unpleasant, in order to tackle problems, societies have a tendency to cut back on things they don't think are essential to recovery. Regrettably for the environment, it is sometimes environmental protections that are considered as being a hindrance to economic progress whether it is due to specific expensive changes being mandated for an industry or the barring of a section of land's use for commercial purposes. This debate has raged for decades now, but a newly released Huffington Post article (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mckay-jenkins-phd/bpa-chemicals-_b_853830.html) demonstrates that amid the current recession, regulations in the US are facing challenges once again.
States like Maine, Florida, New Jersey among others are attempting to advocate smaller government and achieve that through the elimination of certain rules designed to preserve the environment. While hazardous chemicals are the subject of the day, in the coming year it might be something different endangering our environment and our bodies. While these are bad enough just being in the environment, many times as a result of regulations they are stored securely so chemical spills are avoided. However, what about each time a disaster strikes? Recent tornadoes in the Southern states unleashed devastation in half-mile wide swaths with 200 mph gusts of wind reported by a report in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/30/us/30storm.html?src=twrhp). That could certainly let loose even the most properly secured chemicals. Earthquakes such as those in California or 'super wildfires' similar to those in Texas might also release toxins no one ever meant to free. So where does that leave all of us?
Even though we will not be in a position to handle all problems, we can easily handle some things. Even small boutique wineries can implement the use of green wholesale wine tote bags indicating that they are making a contribution to much less waste in our landfills. Corporations can easily step forward and adopt remedies regardless of whether or not they approve of legislation, generating changes because they know it is more than just good public relations. Utilizing eco friendly custom bags is a sure way to go, transitioning to reusable coffee cups in the work place over Styrofoam is one other. Improvements will definitely happen whenever we insist where we can.
As we've seen, environmental regulations will be facing major issues from individuals who think the rules prevent economic progress. As changes occur, what is going to end up being the consequence in worst case scenario natural disasters? Although we hopefully never find out those effects, we could all do something in order to really make a difference where we are able to.
Whenever economic conditions become unpleasant, in order to tackle problems, societies have a tendency to cut back on things they don't think are essential to recovery. Regrettably for the environment, it is sometimes environmental protections that are considered as being a hindrance to economic progress whether it is due to specific expensive changes being mandated for an industry or the barring of a section of land's use for commercial purposes. This debate has raged for decades now, but a newly released Huffington Post article (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mckay-jenkins-phd/bpa-chemicals-_b_853830.html) demonstrates that amid the current recession, regulations in the US are facing challenges once again.
States like Maine, Florida, New Jersey among others are attempting to advocate smaller government and achieve that through the elimination of certain rules designed to preserve the environment. While hazardous chemicals are the subject of the day, in the coming year it might be something different endangering our environment and our bodies. While these are bad enough just being in the environment, many times as a result of regulations they are stored securely so chemical spills are avoided. However, what about each time a disaster strikes? Recent tornadoes in the Southern states unleashed devastation in half-mile wide swaths with 200 mph gusts of wind reported by a report in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/30/us/30storm.html?src=twrhp). That could certainly let loose even the most properly secured chemicals. Earthquakes such as those in California or 'super wildfires' similar to those in Texas might also release toxins no one ever meant to free. So where does that leave all of us?
Even though we will not be in a position to handle all problems, we can easily handle some things. Even small boutique wineries can implement the use of green wholesale wine tote bags indicating that they are making a contribution to much less waste in our landfills. Corporations can easily step forward and adopt remedies regardless of whether or not they approve of legislation, generating changes because they know it is more than just good public relations. Utilizing eco friendly custom bags is a sure way to go, transitioning to reusable coffee cups in the work place over Styrofoam is one other. Improvements will definitely happen whenever we insist where we can.
As we've seen, environmental regulations will be facing major issues from individuals who think the rules prevent economic progress. As changes occur, what is going to end up being the consequence in worst case scenario natural disasters? Although we hopefully never find out those effects, we could all do something in order to really make a difference where we are able to.
About the Author:
Dean Prater is an immensely educated writer talking about environment friendly and sustainability dilemmas plus educating on the practices to businesses to utilize green bags to promote both their brand name and recognition for our planet.
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