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Defenders of Wildlife Challenges Unprecedented “God Squad” Exemption Allowing Unchecked Gulf Oil Drilling
Defenders of Wildlife today announced it is taking legal action to overturn an unprecedented and unlawful decision by the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” to exempt federal authorizations of oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico through a blanket exemption from the Endangered Species Act’s protections.
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Oregon Governor Signs Historic Bill Investing in the Environment
Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating a monumental victory for wildlife, wild places and local economies in Oregon. Passed with bipartisan support and signed yesterday by
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Congress Urged to Fully Fund U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Restore Workforce
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and more than 150 conservation groups today urged Congress to significantly increase the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s budget for endangered species conservation from $299 million to $870 million.
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Sen. Cornyn shills for oil and gas industry, proposes gutting endangered species protections
Amendment would further politicize landmark wildlife conservation law WASHINGTON, D.C. (06/08/2011) - Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) offered an amendment yesterday to the Economic Development Administration
Initial Deadline to Protect African Lions Missed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (06/02/2011) - Yesterday marked the passing of the 90-day deadline for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to make its initial response to
Conservation groups urge Congress to help move large-scale renewable energy projects forward
House Natural Resources Committee to hold 2nd hearing on "roadblocks" WASHINGTON (06/01/2011) - A coalition of environmental groups working on renewable energy development told a
Lawsuit launched to protect sea turtles from drowning in shrimp trawls
Unusually large numbers of turtles washing ashore dead on beaches SAN FRANCISCO (05/31/2011) - Conservation groups formally notified the National Marine Fisheries Service today of
Supreme Court rejects pesticide case
Decision stands to prohibit use of carbofuran in domestic food production WASHINGTON, D.C. (05/31/2011) - The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition today to reconsider
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