Aaron Gordon
Why Doesn’t America Build Things?
Environmental review laws have become a favorite scapegoat among those who lament our inability to build ambitious infrastructure, but the problem runs much deeper.
Vice News, 2022
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Environmental regulation is just one factor hindering US infrastructure development.
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US environmental laws aim to keep water clean, air pure and endangered species safe. The problem arises in their implementation, argues journalist Aaron Gordon in this eye-opening article. A number of obstacles – including insufficient staffing and jurists unfamiliar with environmental regulations – stymie the necessary infrastructure projects that could improve the lives of many. Gordon offers some useful ideas for achieving both environmental protection and much-needed development in the United States.
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About the Author
Aaron Gordon is a senior writer for Motherboard.
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