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

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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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Policy News: December 20, 2021

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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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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

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Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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Policy News: April 11, 2022

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degree limit of the Paris Agreement is a pipe dream unless emissions peak in the coming three years and fall by almost half from 2019 levels by 2030, the scientists said. Currently, China’s emissions are slated to grow until sometime “before 2030.” Capturing carbon is a must. bln roadmap to meet 2030 climate targets – Reuters.

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Policy News: October 25, 2021

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Ahead of COP, ESA issued a statement calling on world leaders attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow to pledge immediate action to reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and other greenhouse gas emissions that limits rising temperatures to 1.5? would send two overdue reports to the U.N.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

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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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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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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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