Clean Air Versus Economic Development

I hate to see situations cast as "the environment versus economic development." It happens, as all of you know. Here is one that you might interesting to read. It's all about balance, and yes there is one that CAN be struck if everyone is willing to give some.

Are environmental regulations driving companies offshore? Some American companies claim so. If they are, maybe we should be pushing other nations to up their environmental standards so companies cannot destroy the environment in other parts of the world. Have you been to China or Russia or any number of other places around the world? Who wants to breathe the air there?

I say "take the long view" and "be willing to negotiate."