Environmental Protection Does Not Kill Jobs.

The article argues against the false dichotomy between protecting the environment and strengthening the economy. It highlights that numerous studies have shown that protecting the environment does not harm the economy and that many environmentally destructive jobs are short-lived. The article also emphasizes the positive impact of environmental protection on public health and well-being. It concludes by urging readers to reject the notion that it's either the economy or the environment and to recognize the need to move beyond this damaging false dichotomy. [Extracted from the article]

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