Environmentalists were concerned about preserving the river when the Crandon mine was proposed near a tributary of the river.

Environmentalists may prefer buying second-hand goods as this uses fewer natural resources and would appear do less damage to the environment than by buying new goods would, in part because the goods are usually collected locally.

Environmentalists noted that the nuclear physics laboratory would lie on or near two major and highly active seismic faults, that construction of the tunnels would interfere with a major aquifer, and that construction waste would degrade an environmentally sensitive and significant area.

Environmentalists and local residents continued to worry officials would incinerate some of the material, though Federal and provincial officials claimed the S / S method they had chosen would stabilize the 100-hectare site without producing any adverse health or environmental effects.

Environmentalists have condemned attempts to control the transmitting mosquitoes by spraying pesticide, saying the detrimental health effects of spraying outweigh the relatively few lives which may be saved, and more environmentally friendly ways of controlling mosquitoes are available.

Environmentalists promote Smart Growth by advocating urban-growth boundaries, or Green belts, as they have been termed in England since the 1930s.

Environmentalists argue that this may have negative impacts to riparian and aquatic ecosystems, while proponents claim these measures are usually only temporary, since a riverbed is naturally subject to permanent changes during large floods and other events.

* Environmentalists have argued that Bush Administration's Clear Skies Initiative actually weakens air pollution laws.

Environmentalists and other activists continue to oppose the building of new golf courses for environmental reasons, as they may impede corridors for migrating animals and damage sanctuaries for birds and other wildlife, though some courses have become havens for native and non-native creatures.

Environmentalists have condemned the settlement for failing to protect Church Mountain and the Taum Sauk Creek valley, leaving the company free to resurrect the second reservoir plan in the future.

Environmentalists have also argued that many of the problems facing developed countries, such as climate change, also pose significant or even greater threats to developing countries and thus warrant a global response.

Environmentalists like to leave one chick with its parents when possible, but the birds have a better chance of staying alive when released in the wild.

Environmentalists like to leave one chick with its parents when possible, but the birds have a better chance of staying alive when released in the wild.

Environmentalists note the potential impact such an operation could have on native flora and fauna.

Environmentalists have challenged Arnold ’ s “ Wise Use Movement ,” launched at a Reno, Nevada conference in 1988, as inappropriately co-opting the term from utilitarian conservationist and first Chief of the U. S. Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, who held different views on man and nature than Arnold and his movement.

Environmentalists have observed, though, that water isn't heated evenly, often resulting in the scalding and death of many fish.

Environmentalists have raised public awareness of illegal sand mining in the state of Maharashtra and Goa of India.

Environmentalists have expressed concern that the number of people participating in the Amarnath Yatra is having a negative impact on the area's ecology and some have expressed support for government regulated limits on the number of pilgrims permitted to make the trek.

Environmentalists have also opposed hunting where they believe it is unnecessary or will negatively affect biodiversity.

Environmentalists have criticized the use of spectra fiber, as it takes a long time to degrade thus harming the environment.

Environmentalists often argue that political freedoms should include some constraint on use of ecosystems.

Environmentalists promoted strong legislation on environmental protection, through the expansion of the National Park Service in Alaska, creating 103 million new acres of land.

Environmentalists had lobbied for the more inclusive protections of National Park status instead of the Trust model, but then Senator Pete Domenici insisted on the experimental approach as a condition for his support for public purchase.

Environmentalists urged for the suit to be appealed, but on December 1, 2005, Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar said the government expected to reach an out-of-court settlement with Newmont's local subsidiary.

Environmentalists blamed the phenomenon on excessive use of nitrates by pig and poultry farmers.

Environmentalists blamed the phenomenon on excessive use fertilizers and the excretion of nitrates by pig and poultry farmers.

Environmentalists became much more influential in American politics after the creation or strengthening of numerous U. S. environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act and the formation of the US Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA in 1970.

Environmentalists often clash with others, particularly “ corporate interests ,” over issues of the management of natural resources, like in the case of the atmosphere as a “ carbon dump ”, the focus of climate change, and global warming controversy.

He is an open member of Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy.

Environmentalists speculate that advanced naval sonar endangers some cetaceans, including whales.

Environmentalists oppose production and usage of oil shale, as it creates even more greenhouse gases than conventional fossil fuels.

Environmentalists advocate the sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through changes in public policy and individual behavior.

Environmentalists blame Israel, Jordan and Syria for extensive damage to the Jordan River ecosystem.

Environmentalists say the practice has almost destroyed the river's ecosystem.

Environmentalists are concerned about loss of biodiversity that will result from destruction of the forest, and also about the release of the carbon contained within the vegetation, which could accelerate global warming.

Environmentalists and fishermen combined their efforts to prevent the closure and successfully pressured parliament to amend the original plan.

Environmentalists garnered great support in reforming the CAP, but it was financial matters that ultimately tipped the balance: due to huge overproduction the CAP was becoming expensive and wasteful.

Environmentalists and members of the tribe filed some forty lawsuits — eight of which ended up before a federal appeals court — but the project ultimately prevailed after an act of the United States Congress.

Environmentalists were not viewed as credible sources of information during this time and usually discredited.

Environmentalists prefer silk to nylon because of health and biodegradability issues.

* Late 1980s: Environmentalists started to pay attention to the Chinese white dolphin population.