Corporations have been a driving force behind environmental destruction, prioritizing profit over the long-term health of our planet. From unchecked industrial pollution to the widespread use of harmful chemicals, corporate practices have caused lasting damage to ecosystems, climate stability, and public health.
Monsanto, now part of Bayer, has been a major driver of environmental harm through its promotion of chemical herbicides like Roundup and genetically modified crops. Its widespread use of glyphosate polluted ecosystems, contaminated water sources, and harmed biodiversity. Monsanto’s aggressive patenting of seeds and expansion of pesticide use contributed to soil degradation, reduced biodiversity, and increased reliance on harmful chemicals, prioritizing corporate profits over environmental and public health.
It is absolutely critical that our government holds corporations accountable for their carbon footprint, not just as a matter of policy, but as a moral imperative. The science is clear: unchecked corporate pollution is one of the leading drivers of climate change, environmental degradation, and the erosion of public health. From toxic emissions to wasteful practices, corporations have long prioritized profits over people, putting the future of our planet and the well-being of future generations at risk.
We cannot afford to continue enabling corporate greed at the expense of our environment, our communities, and our planet. The current laws and regulations, while well-intentioned, are often inadequate, poorly enforced, or riddled with loopholes. What we need is stronger, more comprehensive legislation that holds corporations accountable for every aspect of their environmental impact—from carbon emissions to resource waste and habitat destruction.
The groundwork for change is already in place. We need to begin by tightening existing regulations like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, ensuring they are robust enough to address modern corporate practices. Next, we must introduce a carbon tax on large-scale polluters to incentivize real change, paired with clear deadlines for corporations to transition to cleaner, sustainable practices. Additionally, creating a transparent system of environmental reporting and establishing strict penalties for non-compliance will ensure accountability at every level.
By putting these laws into action, we can protect consumers from harmful products, safeguard the environment for future generations, and force corporations to operate in a way that aligns with the values of responsibility, sustainability, and respect for people and the planet. The time to act is now—because our environment, our climate, and our future depend on it.
