Country Quote by Fred Upton
“Without international participation, jobs and emissions will simply shift overseas to countries that require few, if any, environmental protections, harming the global environment as well as the U.S. economy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing, 2013
If countries ignore environmental standards, production moves abroad, worsening pollution and hurting both global ecosystems and the U.S. economy.
In simple terms: Ignoring standards shifts jobs and pollution overseas, harming environment and economy.
Key Takeaway
Adopt global environmental standards to keep jobs and protect climate.
Themes
environment
economy
globalization
policy
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- energy sector
- policy making
- international trade
- environmental regulation
Key Concepts
externalities
carbon leakage
trade policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations align environmental standards without harming competitiveness?
- What incentives could prevent carbon leakage?
A Different Perspective
International cooperation can be hard to achieve politically.
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