It's not the environment versus the economy – functioning ecosystems are a key driver of economic activity. For coastal communities, an oil spill prompted by lifting the oil tanker ban could jeopardize billions in economic activity from tourism & other sectors that rely on a healthy coast.
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Protecting the environment is good for B.C.’s economy | The Narwhal
Job creation, tax revenue, small business support: why don’t B.C. politicians value the economic benefits of environmental protection?