From the moment he was nominated, it was clear he would be blocked by Democrats because of his often harshly stated views about environmentalists' efforts.
As laudable as the environmentalists' efforts were, perhaps they should start directing some of their attention toward the root of the problem, by lobbying for building codes that mandate energy-efficient construction or by protesting the continued development of suburban communities that are entirely car-dependent.
Gas companies throughout the West have clashed with environmentalists over efforts to expand drilling on public lands, but in few places have their differences been so pronounced as in northwestern New Mexico.
"Nature" listens as Mr. Hutto, a wildlife artist and environmentalist, recounts his efforts to bond with turkey poults the way their mother would.
In this Emmy Award-winning film, "Nature" listens as Mr. Hutto, a wildlife artist and environmentalist, recounts his efforts to bond with turkey poults the way their mother would, as viewers watch Jeff Palmer, above, a photographer and actor, recreate the experience by bonding with a brood of his own.
After being arrested, beaten, and jailed for her efforts, environmentalist and political activist Wangari Maathai of Kenya has won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.
Many environmentalists support these efforts not just because of the volume of resources consumed at stadiums and at arenas, but also because so many people watch sports and are likely to follow examples set by the players, teams and leagues.
But while environmentalists praise the efforts made to protect the captive breeding programme, they fear that the wild pandas may be at risk from the wider rush to rebuild in the quake zone.
There are camps of environmentalists who decry efforts to manipulate nature, challenges from religious groups that see the Singularity as a version of "Frankenstein" in which people play at being gods, and technologists who fear a runaway artificial intelligence that subjugates humans.
Many Americans are working on the issue, including many people who don't consider themselves environmentalists, but their efforts have not become a truly powerful force for reform.
