Where high externalized cost is a long-term negative impact on a community, which ranges from undesirable to unethical depending on context. "Kicking the can d

Where high externalized cost is a long-term negative impact on a community, which ranges from undesirable to unethical depending on context. "Kicking the can down the road" should be called out and minimized. The HN hivemind usually frowns on regulations, but I don't see another practical solution for protecting the community from environmental hazards?