WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT...

• Position: Strong environmental policy and strong economy co-exist not conflict - Brief Article

Strong environmental protections don't hurt a state's economy, according to a recent report by the Institute for Southern Studies. It found that, with few exceptions, high environ mental standards co-existed with strong economies. Using separate indicator lists to evaluate each state's economic performance and environ mental stresses, seven states rank near the top for both economic and environmental health...