PolicyThursday, October 8, 2026Mongabay
Activists cite ecological, social connections in blocking US border wall construction (commentary)
Activists in Lochiel, Arizona, are opposing the construction of a border wall due to its potential ecological impact on the area's 200-year-old cottonwood trees and the social connections that these trees support for the community. Their efforts highlight the intersection of environmental conservation and social justice in border policy debates.
