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Comments on developments related to environmental protection in the U.S. Decision of U.S. President George W. Bush to open U.S. forest lands to development; Emphasis of the Bush administration on commercialization of natural resources; Call on environmentalist groups to encourage more people to have contact with the outdoors.

Examines in the effect of New York City's environmental protection legislation on the debate surrounding the potential construction of a new football stadium in the West Side of Manhattan. Author's view that environmental impact statements are often used by community groups and green advocates to delay development by holding construction companies and government officials accountable for environmental damages; Report that construction companies often use environmental impact statements against each other; Influence of the environmental issue and environmental impact statements on development projects in New York City.