Environmental Deregulation

Environmental deregulation involves reducing or removing government rules and requirements designed to protect the environment. The goal is often to lower costs for businesses, encourage economic growth, or promote industry innovation. However, it can also lead to increased pollution, habitat destruction, and health risks if environmental safeguards are weakened. Essentially, deregulation shifts some responsibilities for environmental protection from government oversight to industries or individual stakeholders, which may result in a less regulated environment but can raise concerns about sustainability and public health.