NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) is a widely known, but vaguely understood political phenomenon that has advanced the agendas of environmentalists, advocacy interests, and activist citizen groups for decades.
The defeat of the Keystone XL pipeline has revealed the growing political influence and power of special interests campaigning under the banner of NIMBY. Often thought of as a local phenomenon led by fearful homeowners, NIMBY activism has evolved into a political enterprise led by seasoned operatives who consistently orchestrate grassroots campaigns ...