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Policy News: May 9, 2022

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This goal directs 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in environmental cleanup, climate mitigation and clean energy to disadvantaged communities. In December 2020, USFWS made a determination that listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act is “warranted but precluded.”.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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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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Policy News: January 10, 2022

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Lovejoy III, an ecologist who dedicated his career to preserving the Amazon rainforest, dies at 80 – The Washington Post. 4 that he “probably” can come to agreement with other Senate Democrats regarding the climate and clean energy provisions of the bill. The bill will need all Senate Democrats to support the bill to pass.

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ESA Policy News: November 21, 2022

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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. Brazil, Indonesia and Congo Sign Rainforest Protection Pact – The New York Times. International. 7, 2022, to Dec.15,

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Policy News: July 1, 2022

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Biden administration repeals definition of habitat under the Endangered Species Act. In addition, we encourage states to implement clean energy strategies that reduce emissions. New Colombian president pledges to protect rainforest – Associated Press. NSF receives $9.63 billion, a $793 million increase.

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