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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The plaintiffs in lawsuits challenging the cap-and-trade program had argued that it was not authorized by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and that the requirement to purchase emissions allowances constituted a tax that required approval by a two-thirds majority of the State legislature. Natural Resources Defense Council v.

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

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New Mexico governor signs executive order creating a “30 by 30” conservation committee. The House Natural Resources Committee plans to hold a hearing for its section of the reconciliation bill Sept. “Chuck” Sams to lead the National Park Service. Federal judge cancels permits for “Willow” drilling project in Alaska. 16, 2021 ).

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ESA Policy News: May 30, 2023

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Congress House Natural Resources Committee passes Save Our Sequoias Act and legislation to allow mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Sacketts are represented by the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation and backed by business and agricultural groups.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plans and a combined $19.4 million for conserving pollinators, freshwater mussels, desert fish and Hawaiian Islands plants. billion to support Indigenous conservation of forests. United States.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

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US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. It also lays out a string of rules in various stages to amend energy conservation standards for everything from refrigerators and freezers , ceiling fans to commercial and industrial pumps. Executive Branch. International. Steve Daines (R-MT).

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ESA Policy News: December 5, 2022

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OSTP Assistant Director for Biodiversity and Conservation Science Dr. Heather Tallis will join a webinar hosted by ESA to introduce its members to the assessment and provide information about how ESA members may contribute by submitting comments that will help inform the scope of the assessment. This bill, sponsored by Sen.

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