I consider myself a strong supporter of measures to protect the environment, and I've voted in favor of many things that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Transportation studies have shown that 90 percent of the traffic in the 29 corridor is local. So it becomes very difficult to justify [the expense].

Coming into that environment, it has not been a difficult transition.

He wants to find out what the environment is like for his recruits. He wants to observe the city and the school a kid grows up in, meet his coach and teachers and really get a clear picture of what a kid is all about.

The environment strongly influences how you think and how you write.

They can destroy the biodiversity of the natural environment. They'll form a stand, and all of the other native species, all of the ground cover and the trees, are shaded out and out-competed for food and water.