In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

David Sive ( September 22 , 1922 – March 12 , 2014 ) was an American lawyer , environmentalist , and professor of environmental law .
David Sive ( September 22 , 1922 – March 12 , 2014 ) was an attorney , environmentalist , and professor of environmental law , who has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of United States environmental law .

The second single , " Under the Bridge " , was the band 's most successful song ; it charted on the " Billboard " Hot 100 chart at number two .
The ballad " Under the Bridge " was released as a second single , and went on to reach No. 2 on the " Billboard " Hot 100 chart , the highest the band has reached on that chart as of 2016 , and became one of the band 's most recognizable songs .

Given the number of casualties , the importance of the island 's capture was controversial .

In hindsight , given the number of casualties , the necessity and long-term significance of the island 's capture to the outcome of the war became a contentious issue and remains disputed .