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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
“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste
Press conference to be held today on Capitol Hill Summary: Today, several Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a press conference to
MMS deepwater lease sales to BP and other companies continue lax oversight, say groups
Leases financially obligate U.S. government, creating incentive to allow drilling ATLANTA (06/11/2010) - The Minerals Management Service (MMS) continues to approve new leases after the
Senate votes to uphold the integrity of the Clean Air Act, rejects Murkowski's attempt to increase reliance on dirty fuels
Summary: In a vote of 47 to 53, the U.S. Senate today struck down S.J. Res 26, Senator Lisa Murkowski's Resolution of Disapproval aimed at
Passage of wildlife crossing zones bill promises safer roads for Colorado drivers and wildlife
DENVER, Colo. (06/09/2010) - Summary: Each year in the United States, there are 725,000 to 1.5 million animal-vehicle collisions, which result in over 200 human
White House review of MMS environmental review procedures will be crucial
(05/27/2010) - Summary: The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is seeking public input regarding its review of Minerals Management Service (MMS) environmental review procedures and
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