2006-09-20 13:12:15 · 8 answers · asked by Bob 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Cutting expenses. Often they are not caught. Even if they are, the fine is often less expensive than doing the right thing.
2006-09-20 13:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All human activities pollute. Even breathing releases toxic gas into the air. Corporations are just some of the most concentrated centers of human activity. Their scale makes them more visible.
2006-09-20 20:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maintaining environmental standards costs them money. Out of greed for extra profits, some companies short cut the environment and pass on the pollution to the rest of us.
2006-09-20 20:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the gov't allows it, especially if they're paying a kick-back to the officials to look the other way. It's all about the money.
2006-09-20 20:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by dreamchsr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about the dollar and the fact that they can get away with it. They think it is okay to ruin the world as long as they can make a profit.
2006-09-20 20:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of Republicans.
2006-09-20 20:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cheaper and easier than disposing of or recycling wastes.
2006-09-20 20:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by VTNomad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is so easy for them to pay fines and just woops.
2006-09-20 20:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by Barry G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋