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Defenders Slams SPEED Act as it Speeds Toward Habitat Destruction
Defenders of Wildlife condemns Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) SPEED ACT, H.R. 4776 the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, ahead of Thursday’s expected floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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ESA Amendments Act Poses a Historic Threat to America’s Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife remains on high alert as it braces for the House Natural Resources Committee’s full markup of Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) Endangered Species Amendments Act of 2025. More aptly labeled the Extinction Act, the bill seeks to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, stripping away decades of crucial protections for America’s wildlife and their habitats.
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House Vote Scheduled on Ending Gray Wolf Protections, Undermining the Endangered Species Act
The House of Representatives is expected this Thursday to vote on ending gray wolf protections, prematurely delisting gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act before
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Another Mexican gray wolf found illegally shot
Third illegal killing this year emphasizes need for additional law enforcement Summary: The Mexican gray wolf is one of the most endangered wolves in the
Senator Reid promotes responsible renewable energy development
Bill could help ensure renewable projects are “smart from the start” WASHINGTON (07/16/2010) - Summary: “Clean Energy, Community Investment, and Wildlife Conservation Act” would help
Congress aims to clear up federal role in the future of energy development
Defenders of Wildlife supports CLEAR Act Summary: House Natural Resource Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) leads effort to reform federal oversight of oil and gas
Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change
More than 150 scientists, including Thomas Lovejoy, Carl Safina, Barry Noon and Stuart Pimm say our natural resources can’t wait WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - Summary: Climate
Coalition steps up call for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming
Groups file lawsuit to halt sale of massive West Antelope II coal leases WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - A coalition of conservation groups today filed suit against
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