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Trump Administration Executive Order Targets Wolves to Appease Ranchers
Under the guise of supporting ranchers from livestock loss due to predation, the Trump administration issued an EO targeting gray wolves and Mexican wolves.
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Defenders Celebrates U.S. Appeals Court Ruling to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
A federal appeals court upheld the rule requiring shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices so that sea turtles can avoid getting caught in nets.
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House Gambles with Survival for North Atlantic Right Whales in Latest Vote to Delay Protections
The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 9436, a bill that will delay conservation protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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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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