The U.S. is a global leader in environmental improvement. We have the cleanest air on record having cut emissions by 78% since 1970, are number one in access to clean drinking water, and continue to clean up legacy pollution from the past. We also lead the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our free market systems are cultivating technological breakthroughs that can minimize the environmental impact of our modern way of life.
Undoubtedly, the most American form of environmentalism is conservation. Conservation is regarded as wise-use management (or stewardship) of natural resources. Everyone loves the party game…