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BLM Moves to Undercut Its Planning Framework and Most Important Conservation Tool
BLM announced a proposed rule to dramatically weaken the framework around land use planning and erode one of the agency's primary tools for conservation.
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Following Historic Elections, Environmental & Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Reject Lame-Duck Permitting Deal
Ahead of Monday’s scheduled cloture vote on the motion to proceed to debate Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653).
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Lawsuit Launched to Compel Critical Habitat for Florida, Antillean Manatees
Defenders of Wildlife and CBD notified the FWS on their intent to sue for failing to finalize critical habitat protections for Florida and Antillean manatees.
Press Releases
Feds rush incomplete environmental review of oil and gas drilling in Arctic Ocean
Alaska office fails to adhere to new goals for responsible offshore drilling based on sound science ANCHORAGE, Alaska (10/12/2010) - The Bureau of Ocean Energy
Deepwater drilling moratorium lifted prematurely, threats to wildlife left unaddressed
Summary: The Obama administration today lifted its moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, more than a month before the scheduled end date
Right steps taken toward habitat protection for North Atlantic whales
WASHINGTON (10/06/2010) - The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that it will revise critical habitat for North Atlantic right whales, an endangered species that
CA solar projects provide important lessons on clean energy development, water and wildlife protection
Interior Department approves first "fast-track" solar power plants Summary: The Department of the Interior approved plans for two "fast-track" solar power plants in Calif., releasing
Defenders says reforms to offshore drilling industry are a step in the right direction
WASHINGTON (09/30/2010) - The following is a statement from Richard Charter, senior policy advisor for marine programs at Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s announcement is a
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