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The Influence of Lobbying on Environmental Regulation Stringency

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In the U.S., a single firm can spend over $20 million annually on lobbying, and studies show that such spending correlates with weaker enforcement of environmental rules, despite the risk of public backlash.

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Why do some industries spend millions on lobbying while others fight for stricter environmental laws? We often assume that science alone sets pollution limits, but the real story is a tug-of-war between money, influence, and public health.