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Policy News: December 20, 2021

ESA

Scientific provisions in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee bill is largely similar to the House bill: The Fish and Wildlife Service receives $200 million for Endangered Species Act recovery plans and $9.7 But Is It Burning Less Carbon? Lands and Waters By 2030. Comments are due Jan. 18, 2022.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

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). The plaintiffs charged that the U.S.

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In the Midst of Climate Disaster, We Continue to Cater to Big Oil

Vermont Law

million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. A number of these species are already threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, and they all face the threat of a warming climate. emissions 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. As with any major project, there are pros and cons.

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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

In addition, the court found that BLM acted contrary to law by failing to consider a statutory directive to give “maximum protection” to surface values in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area. They asserted claims under the Endangered Species Act, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.

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May 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Columbia Climate Law

Montana Federal Court Vacated Nationwide Permit Due to Corps of Engineers Failure to Initiate Consultation Under Endangered Species Act. The court found that there was “resounding evidence” in the record that authorized discharges may affect endangered and threatened species and critical habitat and that the U.S.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

ESA

This includes funding to support the America the Beautiful initiative, which seeks to protect 30% of public lands and water by 2030 and $12 million for youth corps programs. lands and waters by 2030. lands and waters by 2030. metric tons of carbon dioxide a year for up to 30 years. million over FY2023 levels.

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May 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The plaintiffs asserted Endangered Species Act claims, focusing on the federal agencies’ consideration of impacts on grizzly bears and bull trout; the plaintiffs alleged that bull trout are “particularly vulnerable” to climate change because they require cold water to spawn and rear. The groups alleged that the U.S.

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