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Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.
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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.
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In a Gift to Industry, The Trump Administration Eliminates Protections for Threatened Species and Essential Habitat
In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today finalized rollbacks of two regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act that will hamstring the protection and recovery of endangered and threatened species.
Press Releases
Panoche Valley Solar Farm threatens California's heartland
Defenders of Wildlife says the project is a good idea but sited in the wrong place HOLLISTER, Cailf. (07/22/2010) - Some of central California’s most
Federal court halts oil and gas activities under Chukchi Sea lease sale
Need for further analysis of missing information tops reasons for halt Juneau, Alaska (07/21/2010) - A federal court Wednesday afternoon ordered all activities under Lease
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
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