Obama stays busy on environmental front in final weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing fears of a Donald Trump presidency, environmental groups are urging President Barack Obama to stay busy in his final weeks.

He is listening.

With his days in office numbered, Obama has pushed ahead with several executive actions aimed at protecting the nation's land, air and water, even as he acknowledges his successor may try to undo the work.

The president has been cheered on by environmental groups and advocates braced for a new uphill fight in the next administration, and criticized by those who say an outgoing president shouldn't use his final days to deter what they say is the responsible development of the country's natural resources.

Obama notes that several of his administration's actions have long been in the works — subject to public comment and notice.