环保局减少了执法

Welcome to our podcast.

Today we're talking about the environment.

And an important topic.

That is pollution and the law.

This is related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The United States has an Environmental Protection Agency.

Its job is to protect the environment.

It used to sue many companies.

Especially those companies that pollute.

But now things have changed.

New reports tell us.

There are very few cases now.

Much fewer than before.

Next, we need to ask why.

Why have the cases decreased?

This is a new policy.

It's called the "compliance first" policy.

It means don't impose fines first.

Work with the companies first instead.

Also, many lawyers have left.

The EPA doesn't have enough staff.

Finally, let's look at the consequences.

Is this good for people or not?

Experts say this is very dangerous.

Companies might dump pollutants recklessly.

The air and water will become dirty.

This will harm people's health.

If there are no police to enforce the rules.

Bad things will increase.

This is a big problem.

We need to pay attention to the environment.

Thank you all for listening.

See you next time.