The Libertarian Party supports a clean and healthy environment and sensible use of our natural resources and believe private landowners and conservation groups have a vested interest in maintaining natural resources. Pollution and misuse of resources cause damage to our ecosystem. The Libertarian Party believes governments, unlike private businesses, are unaccountable for such damage done to our environment and have a terrible track record when it comes to environmental protection. Protecting the environment requires a clear definition and enforcement of individual rights in resources like land, water, air, and wildlife. Free markets and property rights stimulate the technological innovations and behavioral changes required to protect our environment and ecosystems. The Libertarian Party realizes that our planet’s climate is constantly changing, but believe environmental advocates and social pressure are the most effective means of changing public behavior.
Learn more about their environmental views at the Libertarian Party website.