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New Bill Would Gut Marine Mammal Protections

Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK) introduced a draft bill today that would eviscerate the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the sole federal law protecting marine mammals in
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Trump Administration Guts Public Comments for Federal Projects

The Trump administration has gutted the National Environmental Policy Act by restricting the public’s ability to participate in government decision-making and understand how our tax dollars are being spent.
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Washington, D.C.

Senate Budget Reconciliation Strikes Heart of American Wildlife, Wild Places

Defenders of Wildlife hammered the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill for striking at the heart of America’s wildlife and wild places.

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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

Coalition steps up call for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming

Groups file lawsuit to halt sale of massive West Antelope II coal leases WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - A coalition of conservation groups today filed suit against

Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change

More than 150 scientists, including Thomas Lovejoy, Carl Safina, Barry Noon and Stuart Pimm say our natural resources can’t wait WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - Summary: Climate

Obama administration holds threats to America’s coasts at bay, issues new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium

WASHINGTON (07/12/2010) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s action by the administration makes

Idaho pulling out all the stops to kill wolves

State expands wolf killing to include trapping with electronic calls Summary: Idaho wildlife officials just announced they will allow trapping and the use of electronic
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