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Senate Votes to Prioritize Oil Over Arctic Conservation
The United States Senate today approved resolutions under the Congressional Review Act to overturn previous Biden administration protections for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, clearing the way for expanded oil and gas drilling.
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Trump Proposal Puts America’s Most Vulnerable and Valuable Coastal Resources in the Crosshairs
Protected areas across United States coasts are in the sights of a new oil and gas drilling proposal released on Thursday by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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Trump Administration Seeks ESA Regulatory Rollbacks, Risks Accelerating Extinction for America’s Most Vulnerable Wildlife
In a move that could accelerate the extinction crisis we face today, the Trump administration today proposed significant changes to the regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act, which, for more than 50 years, has served as the backstop to America’s most imperiled wildlife.
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Western Governors’ Association supports improved climate science
Summary: The Western Governors Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of improving the
Rocky Mountain fishers denied federal protection
Despite serious threats, rare carnivore left to fend for itself BOZEMAN, Mont. (06/29/2011) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined today that fishers in
Oregon passes landmark livestock compensation and wolf coexistence bill
Innovative program will prioritize proactive efforts to reduce conflict Summary: The Oregon Senate gave unanimous approval for a bill today that will put into place
Senate Ag panel OKs spraying pesticides over water
Bill would allow pesticide users to dump toxic chemicals directly into waterways Washington, D.C. (06/21/2011) - The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee approved
House votes to block assistance to farmers preparing for droughts, floods and pests
Summary: The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment to the fiscal 2012 agriculture spending bill that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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