I know that a lot of the Asian nations have a terrible environmental record. Western governments are quite hypocritical in this regard though, criticizing others when their own record sucks.

My state Queensland is called the "Sunshine State", but it should be called "The Land Clearing State". Local and state governments who seem to let developers do whatever they like.

The Gold Coast City Council in Australia will approve anything. They would even approve a 1 km high tower on the beachfront if if it really was feasible!

Some parts of GC have no building height restrictions, so that might not be so far from the truth!