Environmentalists applauded it as the county's single most important acquisition.

Environmentalists applauded the move, which must go before Congress, but questioned the motives.

Environmentalists applaud this change in thinking.

Environmentalists applauded Starbucks' move, but said that the company should do even more if it was serious about being a green company.

Environmentalists generally applaud such efforts, but they say scrap tires should not be burned unless expensive pollution-control equipment is in place.

Environmentalists applaud Wal-Mart's involvement, but they want more.

Environmentalists applauded the suit, predicting that it would put added pressure on G.E. to reach a settlement with the environmental agency for large-scale dredging of the river.

Environmentalists applauded the ruling, which they said would give them leverage to push for the environmental restoration of the area.

Environmentalists applauded the law, and battery companies and a manufacturer of cordless power tools said that it would not cause them major problems because they were already moving in that direction.

Environmentalists applauded the bill signing.