Another aspect of these regulations influencing industry may lead to the company relocating to another country where there are no emission regulations. This will also cost a great number of jobs. Not many workers will be able or willing to move their family to another country. The concerns for the American worker are slowly being recognized. Another estimation of job loss comes from the Executive Director of the Global Climate Coalition, John Schlaes, who claims that the regulations could eliminate millions of American jobs.
Most sources estimate job loss at approximately one million.
Louisiana is one of these states that has an oil based economy that would be significantly altered if the proposed regulations are passed. Jobs and businesses will be lost if a regulation, of any magnitude, is passed control the emission of fossil fuels. Other states that will be affected by the proposed regulations are Texas, Wyoming, Montana and West Virginia. One way industry can maintain unity in the workplace and avoid public scrutiny is to provide programs for their workers to be re-educated in the replacement technology. Since the industry will not be able to support as many workers, other educational programs can be geared towards new jobs.