short term monetary gain for the politicians and companies? These things were always going to work out for at least another 5 years, likely 10. So why not go f

short term monetary gain for the politicians and companies? These things were always going to work out for at least another 5 years, likely 10. So why not go for it, earn yourself a few million, and let the next one clean it up? You only need to find a few to make it work.