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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). Bird Groups Sent Notice of Violations in Connection with Ohio Wind Turbine Project.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The court agreed with the magistrate’s conclusion that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim for violation of a nondiscretionary duty under the Endangered Species Act and that the court therefore lacked jurisdiction. The proposed project involves construction of three new water intakes to divert water from the Sacramento River.

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Policy News: February 28, 2022

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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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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plans and a combined $19.4 million for conserving pollinators, freshwater mussels, desert fish and Hawaiian Islands plants. billion to support Indigenous conservation of forests. or WOTUS. “In

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

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US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. By October, Interior says it will complete its revocation of a controversial late Trump-era rule weakening protections for migratory birds. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

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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. Legislative updates: Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) introduced the Global Amphibians Protection Act ( H.R. 2026 ), which would re-establish the U.S.

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Policy News: May 28, 2021

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Legislative updates: The House Oversight and Reform Committee approved the Preventing a Patronage System Act ( H.R This bill responds to an executive order from President Trump to create a “schedule F” category for federal employees, who would be easier to fire. Richard Blumenthal introduced the Extinction Prevention Act ( H.R.

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