"NIMBY" refers to a way of thinking where citizens fight against the building of nuclear waste facilities near where they live.

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NIMBY stands for "Not In My Back Yard" and commonly refers to opposition by local residents to the siting of a new development or facility perceived as a potential source of environmental pollution or other negative externalities. One of the examples where this term is often used is to describe opposition against the construction of nuclear waste facilities.

"NIMBY" Refers to a Way of Thinking Where Citizens Fight