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Originally posted by RallyJon
If they've actually done an analysis and their argument is that a proposed action will impose an excessive burden on an ecosystem, species, etc, then--just maybe--you're dealing with reponsible, thoughful scientists who have a valid point.
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The problem then becomes that no one knows just what constitutes an 'excessive' impact to the ecosystem. For all we know, that fringe group who says that losing one more blue whale will upset the balance could be right. We just might not be able to recognize that for a hundred years or so. Greenies tend to err on the cautious side.