Regulations Dominate The Environmental Debate

http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/14/162811669/on-the-campaign-trail-regulations-dominate-the-environmental-debate

In previous elections, candidates from both parties have campaigned on pledges to be environmental presidents. This time, neither candidate is talking much about cleaning up the air or protecting scenic lands.

Instead, the debate has focused on whether and how much environmental regulations hurt businesses, especially the energy industry.

Mostly it's been GOP candidate Mitt Romney criticizing President Obama for what he sees as overzealous environmental regulations that strangle the economic recovery.