From http://www.slate.com/id/2196328/
USA Today leads with a look at how environmental groups and big businesses are filling a void left by the government by directly cutting "unprecedented deals"
that involve trade-offs between new development and conservation. The
deals permit businesses to carry out new projects, such as oil drilling
or the construction of new power plants, without worrying about
opposition from environmental groups. In exchange, companies often
agree to preserve undeveloped land or to adhere to strict environmental
standards. "These private deals are a pragmatic way to accomplish good
things," an environmental lawyer explained.
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