environmental resistance

American  

noun

1. the limiting effect of environmental conditions on the numerical growth of a population.

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Etymology

Origin of environmental resistance

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

He’s part of a robust environmental resistance that has sprung up to fight many large solar and wind farms, arguing they destroy wildlife habitat and are far from eco-friendly.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bose Sport Open Earbuds also offer the same environmental resistance without blocking your ear canal, keeping you aware of the general space around you.

From The Verge

Due to environmental resistance and red tape, it remains unclear when the first vehicles will roll off the production line of Tesla’s first European factory, known as a “gigafactory,” in the German municipality of Gruenheide.

From Reuters

But thanks to fierce environmental resistance, red tape and planning tweaks it is completely unclear when the first vehicles will roll off the production line of the electric carmaker's first European factory.

From Reuters

Side with water users and Gov. Gavin Newsom could jeopardize his reputation as a leader of the Trump environmental resistance.

From Los Angeles Times