Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.

Daily Debate #606: "Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.". You are arguing FOR the motion. Your opponent: Peter Thiel.

A wealthier society has more capacity to adopt green technologies which also leads to better environmental protection long term

You're describing a luxury we can't afford to wait for. Developing nations need jobs now, not in thirty years when they're rich enough for solar panels. Why should people starve today betting on tomorrow's green tech?