Environmentalists, however, contended that although the record is getting better, it could still improve more.

But environmentalists contend that without the changes, the toll on public health and the environment would result in even greater costs.

Environmentalists contend the watershed debate is one reason the state has not made the water quality data public.

But environmentalists in both states contend that too little is known about the chemical's long-term effects.

But environmentalists contend that the most important lessons have been ignored both inside and outside the company.

Environmentalists contend the decision will provide a major boost to the nation's tiny market in electric cars.

But dams can cause damage even when they do not fail, environmentalists contend.

There need be no either-or relationship between economic development and environmental responsibility, many Western environmentalists contend.

Still, many environmentalists contend that the state should move ahead now precisely because the land is cheaper than it will be when the economy rebounds.

Some environmentalists now contend that the responsible officials should be criminally charged.