Natural Resources Defense Council
/ˈnætʃrəl rɪˈzɔrsɪz dɪˈfɛns ˈkaʊnsəl/
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- (n.) A prominent U.S.-based environmental advocacy group focused on litigation, policy advocacy, and public education to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development.
The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit against the government to enforce stricter pollution controls.
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Commonly cited in environmental legal contexts; frequently involved in cases asserting the public trust doctrine and environmental regulatory enforcement.
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