A growing community considers building a new hospital closer to residential neighborhoods. This will get residents to emergency care faster and save lives when it is needed. The only land available near residential areas is a forested wetland that supports a variety of species. What is a political consequence of not using the land for a new hospital? Emergency care is farther away, risking the health and well-being of a growing community.
Preserving the ecosystem may upset residents in a community with a hospital shortage.
If there are fewer hospitals, it can slow down the number of new medical career opportunities.
It protects the lives of species and prevents a reduction in carbon sequestering by the trees.