Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. Circuit Ruled that EPA Must Consider Endangered Species in Setting Renewable Fuel Standards. Conservation Law Foundation v. West Virginia v. 15-1363 et al.

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2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The court also found that judicial economy and conservation of resources weighed in favor of a stay. 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. The states appealed the dismissal of the case.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). California Federal Court Ordered Publication of Obama-Era Energy Conservation Standards in Federal Register. billion over a 30-year period.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

By occupying large areas of migratory habitat, wind turbines have also emerged as one of the greatest threats to large, threatened, and high-conservation-value birds. Wind developers are allowed to self-report violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) did not sufficiently explain why it reversed a previous determination that the Pacific walrus qualified for listing as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Citizens for Clean Energy v. Conservation Congress v. Department of the Interior , No.

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Columbia Climate Law

MAY 8, 2020

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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Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Circuit Decision Vacating Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Circuit’s January opinion vacating EPA’s repeal and replacement of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan regulations for controlling carbon emissions from existing power plants. League of Conservation Voters v. FEATURED CASE. Biden , No. 19-35460 (9th Cir.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Rothman (University of Maryland), Veronica Manka’a Tangiri (Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District, Lund University), Aubrey Tingler (University of Maryland) and Tatjana Washington (University of Chicago). 2988 ) and the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy ( H.R.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Accepting Entries In Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - By Bob Donnan, Bobscaping Blog -- Tribune-Democrat: Conemaugh Twp. 13 [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

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ESA

MAY 9, 2022

This goal directs 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in environmental cleanup, climate mitigation and clean energy to disadvantaged communities. The goal of this grant program is to streamline funding opportunities for new voluntary conservation and restoration projects around the United States.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 13 [PaEN] -- PA Firefly Festival Update: Applications For 2024 Firefly Festival Ticket Lottery Available Jan.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive Act (Kelp Act, H.R. Jared Huffman (D-CA), authorizes a $50 million grant program to fund conservation, restoration and management projects focused on kelp forest ecosystems. The Combatting Online Wildlife Trafficking Act ( H.R 16: . 4458 ), from Rep. on March 7, 2022. .

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

After the inventory, the agencies will develop policies for climate-smart management and conservation of old-growth forests. ESC – Statement to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board On the Critical Role the DOE Office of Science Plays in Responding to the Climate Challenge and Clean Energy Transition (Jan.

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Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

The conservation groups’ appeal of the district court decision is still pending, with the opening brief due on July 12. The Tenth Circuit directed the conservation groups “to address with specificity … whether this court has jurisdiction over their appeal.” Circuit Decision on Affordable Clean Energy Rule. June 21, 2021).

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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. Oregon Court Reinstated Clean Energy Ballot Initiatives. Northern Plains Resource Council v. B294231 (Cal.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Fish and Wildlife Service to combat illegal wildlife tracking and $52 million annually for coral reef conservation. Next, the House and Senate will reconcile the differences between the America COMPETES Act and the U.S. Other environmental provisions in the bill include $150 million annually in authorized spending for the U.S.

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ESA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Joe Manchin (D-WV) signals willingness to support climate provisions of the Build Back Better Act. White House seeks feedback about the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas. 4 that he “probably” can come to agreement with other Senate Democrats regarding the climate and clean energy provisions of the bill.

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ESA

MARCH 28, 2022

Request proposes increasing non-defense discretionary spending and spending on climate and clean energy across the government. Innovation and Competition Act to conference committee. USFWS proposes listing the northern long-eared bat as an endangered species. In this issue: Biden Releases Budget Request.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

Applegate is a career USGS employee who has served as the acting USGS director for the past year. USFWS: The agency is proposing listing two freshwater mussel species – the western fanshell and Ouachita fanshell – as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. The rulemaking, in the proposed stage, addresses fossil fuel-generated energy in new federal buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations, with a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking slated for December. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Report finds there is no hope of slowing global warming without a radical shift to electrical energy and carbon removal. Senate committee approves conservation funding bill. USFWS issues rare emergency rule listing the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species. USFWS – Endangered Species Status for Amur Sturgeon.

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Perciasepe said the administration would likely include efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, the next generation of regulations for vehicle emissions, and the likelihood of new clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits. EPA – Proposed Stipulated Partial Settlement Agreement, Endangered Species Act Claims.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Four States Just Got a ‘Trifecta’ of Democratic Control, Paving the Way for Climate and Clean Energy Legislation – Inside Climate News. New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act – Times Union. Negotiations to conserve Antarctic Ocean end in stalemate on many issues – Mongabay. International. 15, 2022. .

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ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

The plan includes $10 billion to establish a Civilian Climate Corps, which would put young Americans to work conserving public lands and waters and advancing environmental justice. Another $35 billion goes towards climate solutions research and developing clean energy technologies and jobs. 961 & H.R. Discrimination: Sens.

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ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Conservation: The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. billion annually to state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies for conservation and the implementation of state wildlife action plans. This bill provides a combined $1.4 ESA Correspondence for Policymakers.

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ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

White House: The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced that it is creating an energy division, which will work to develop national clean energy innovation plans and ensure the United States reaches net-zero emissions by 2050. USFWS – Endangered Species Status for Bog Buck Moth. Executive Branch.

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ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

The task force will also work to improve and increase adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change, address current and historic environmental injustice, protect public health and conserve Department-managed lands, according to the order. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced a bills (S.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

billion for climate and clean energy-related research. This includes research about atmospheric composition, water and carbon cycles, computational modeling of climate systems, renewable energy technologies, materials sciences, and social, behavior and economic research on human responses to climate change. Conservation: Sens.

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ESA

JULY 1, 2022

Biden administration repeals definition of habitat under the Endangered Species Act. In addition, we encourage states to implement clean energy strategies that reduce emissions. This includes $81 million for sage-grouse conservation and $37 million for threatened and endangered species.

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ESA

MAY 17, 2021

Spain approves ‘milestone’ clean energy climate bill – Al Jazeera. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas’ Species Working Groups (May 21). NOAA NMFS – 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Shortfin Mako Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act.

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