If people were angels, there would be no need for government. Unfortunately, the fossil-fuel industry is going to pollute unless they're prevented by regulation

If people were angels, there would be no need for government. Unfortunately, the fossil-fuel industry is going to pollute unless they're prevented by regulation. The industry selects for people who are willing to put profits over moral responsibility, so society can't rely on them not to pollute any more than we can rely on murderers not to murder.