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2020.01.18 - North Atlantic Right Whale Surfacing - FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Washington, DC

Right Whale Vessel Strike Protections Sought by Nov. 1

Conservation groups this week asked a federal judge to set a Nov. 1 deadline for long-delayed federal action to finalize expanded vessel strike protections for
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National Park Service Restores Protection for Predators in Alaska National Preserves

The National Park Service released new regulations that restore protections for predators on national preserves in Alaska. This is a reversal of a Trump administration
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders applauds BLM’s move to maintain land protections in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released its final review and proposal to retain environmental protections on 28 million acres of habitat critical to

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Surprise! Humans cause climate change

Washington, DC (September 27, 2013)—The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its 2013 report today, which found, with an unprecedented 95 percent

Another canid found dead in New Mexico

Likely that imperiled lobos have lost another member of the pack NEW MEXICO (September 26, 2013) – It appears that tragedy has struck America’s imperiled

Population report shows lesser prairie-chicken numbers plummet by half

Precipitous decline in one year spells trouble for struggling species awaiting listing decision WASHINGTON (September 25, 2013) – The lesser prairie-chicken, one of the country’s

Defenders of Wildlife appoints new Rockies & Plains director, moves regional HQ to Denver

Veteran prairie expert to open new office, expand conservation efforts in the West DENVER, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2013) – Defenders of Wildlife has named Rocky

Environmental Protection Agency Introduces Vital New Emissions Regulations

WASHINGTON (September 20, 2013)–– The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed unprecedented new conservation requirements for coal-burning power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Power
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