Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The Environmental Crisis Of The Republican Party - 979 Words

Although many prominent politicians within the Republican Party continue to deny its’ existence, Climate Change is real. Irrefutable scientific evidence proves the earth is facing a serious environmental crisis, and the American public is taking notice. According to the EPA, 61% of Americans recognize the current status of the environment as an issue and believe action must be taken. Take action by voicing your disapproval for HR 5078, which passed in the House this past week. Encourage the Senate to kill this bill and protect America’s lakes, streams, wetlands, and other bodies of water. HR 5078 would prevent the â€Å"Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act† or WOTUS, a rule jointly proposed by the EPA and USACE,†¦show more content†¦The passage of HR 5078 offers only more confusion to the American Public. HR 5078 Harms the American Public According to the EPA, 117 million Americans drink water accessed water currently protected by the CWA, 1/3 of them receiving their water from streams and wetlands. With the passage of HR 5087, the protection of these waters will be compromised, leading to an increase in water pollution. Typical ailments caused by ingesting or touching polluted water can include body rashes, liver or stomach damage, respiratory distress, and neurological defects. While the proposed ‘WOTUS’ would clarify how previously contested streams and wetlands are protected, HR 5087 bans any new regulations or resolutions to be implemented. HR 5078 is a direct threat to public health and water protection. The Public Will Save Money The transparency provided under WOTUS will allow businesses to confidently invest in projects that require clean water, generating economic prosperity for both businesses and the surrounding community. The newly streamlined process created under WOTUS will save time and money when applying for permits to dispose of dredge and fill material. HR 5087 eliminates this process, creating longer waiting periods for permits. The new clarifications will eliminate the need for most case-by-case rulings that previously delayed projects. EPA studied show an average of $388 to $514 million will be saved per

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