Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Beringia distinct population segment (DPS) of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Sentencing was scheduled for February 3, 2017. United States v. Ruffatto , No.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 5, 2023

2011) ; Regehr et al. There is also research on the adverse effects of sea ice loss on seals and other ice-dependent species. Thus, there is a clear causal connection between the emissions attributable to the Willow project, sea ice loss, and adverse effects on species. See, e.g., IPCC AR6 WGI Ch.3 3 ; Laidre et al.

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Columbia Climate Law

MAY 8, 2020

EPA of a 2015 rule barring replacement of ozone-depleting substances with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are powerful greenhouse gases. Circuit vacated the 2015 rule to the extent that it prohibited continued use of HFCs by companies that previously switched to HFCs from an ozone-depleting substance. In Mexichem , the D.C.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 6, 2023

2011) ; Regehr et al. There is also research on the adverse effects of sea ice loss on seals and other ice-dependent species. Environmental organizations and an indigenous group filed two lawsuits challenging BLM’s decision to move forward with the Willow project. See, e.g., IPCC AR6 WGI Ch.3 3 ; Laidre et al. 2018) ; Tartu et al.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it designated the northern long-eared bat as “threatened” rather than “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act. The court also said FWS unlawfully applied its “significant portion of its range” policy to the bat.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. She also voiced support for the Obama administration’s 2015 sage grouse conservation plans and the Trump administration’s plans to remove wild horses and burros from public lands. Executive Branch. International. Steve Daines (R-MT).

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