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The Supreme Court’s Top-10 Environmental Law Decisions

Legal Planet

This is the case that put teeth into the Endangered Species Act. Resisting the pleas that saving a minor species of fish was not worth halting a dam project, the Court held that the statute meant what it said: protecting endangered species is a paramount value. 497 (2007) (Justice Stevens ).

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

ESA

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. Climate: The Environmental Protection Agency does not list a timetable to act on a new carbon dioxide rule for existing power plants. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch.

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Policy News: September 27, 2021

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Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider 2019 decision to not list Joshua Trees under the Endangered Species Act. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals report finds that 70% of protected species are hunted for wild meat. Judge orders U.S. Illinois Governor signs climate legislation.

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