Short term gain for the few, disregard the environment, disregard the population, they wouldn't get away with it if we actually have politicians that worked for the good of the country they are supposed to represent. Unfortunately, politicians are corrupt.
I watched a video earlier on al-Jazeera about the driest summer in Europe this year for yonks, in the UK for 50 years. The panel consisted of 2 'experts' one from UCL, and another from some other Uni in the UK, blatantly promoting his book. One of the speakers, Clare Farrell was from Extinction Rebellion, a really eloquent lady, probably the best of the 3. The organisation in the UK, is demonised by the press, yet they are respected elsewhere in the world. If you demonstrate and take action in this country, it's bad press without a doubt, not allowed, left wing loonies.
The video was nothing special, but Clare Farrell is worth a listen. Watch on full screen, otherwise annoying ads.