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Defenders Condemns Revocation of Public-Backed Land Health Rule
Defenders of Wildlife today condemns the Trump administration’s announcement that it will revoke the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, a critical rule that modernized the
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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Jake Li as New Vice President of Conservation Policy
Defenders of Wildlife is thrilled to announce Jake Li as its new Vice President of Conservation Policy. Jake is returning to Defenders, where he previously
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USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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Sharks need some California love this Valentine’s Day
New state bill would close California to shark fin trade Summary: Legislation introduced today would ensure that California ceases to be both a major supplier
Clean air and water, environmental protections on GOP chopping block
WASHINGTON (02/12/2011) - WASHINGTON (February 12, 2011) – The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen in response to the release
Obama administration seeks weaker wildlife protections on national forests, grasslands
Proposed National Forest Management Act regulations lift Reagan-era wildlife viability standard Summary: Proposed forest planning regulations released by the Obama administration today fail to provide
Administration fails to shield Arctic wildlife from the devastating impacts of climate change
Pacific walrus denied endangered species status Summary: The Obama administration yesterday announced it will not list the Pacific walrus under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Shell decision grants Arctic temporary reprieve
Additional protections needed for fragile Arctic waters Summary: Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, is reported today to have announced that the oil giant
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