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20 Jan 2012, 7:44 am
But the attention climate change receives should not obscure the fact that the United States has also failed to join a large and growing number of treaties directed at other environmental threats, including marine pollution, the loss of biological diversity, persistent organic pollutants, and trade in toxic substances. [read post]
5 Jan 2012, 6:37 pm
The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced this week a 90-day finding (pdf) on a petition (pdf) submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity to list the Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes vulpes necator) as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate critical habitat. [read post]
5 Jan 2012, 1:20 pm
On January 20, 2011 the Center for Biological Diversity and Pesticide Action Network of North America filed a lawsuit against the EPA for allegedly failing to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) before approving pesticide use. [read post]
3 Jan 2012, 4:16 am
Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) seeks a finding that Canada is not effectively enforcing the Species At Risk Act (SARA) by failing to list and protect the polar bear as an endangered or threatened species. [read post]
28 Dec 2011, 11:43 am
Thanks to the work of the Center for Biological Diversity and others, $4 million to study and combat white-nose syndrome, a lethal disease that has had a devastating impact on millions of bats in North America. [read post]
15 Dec 2011, 12:24 pm
WASHINGTON — A lawsuit has been filed by Oceana, Defenders of Wildlife, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Center for Biological Diversity Tuesday, Dec 14, in U.S. [read post]
9 Dec 2011, 11:29 am
The draft policy interpretation has already drawn harsh criticism from the Center for Biological Diversity, which calls the proposal a "recipe for extinction. [read post]
1 Dec 2011, 8:06 am
WildEarth Guardians, the Sierra Club, the Environmental Integrity Project, and the Center for Biological Diversity filed the complaint Nov. 17, asking the U.S. [read post]
30 Nov 2011, 3:00 pm
” “It’s shameful that San Francisco intends to continue draining and mowing sensitive wetlands for another winter — you’d think the ‘green city’ would do right by its namesake endangered species,” said Jeff Miller, conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity. [read post]
18 Nov 2011, 12:12 pm
“The Sierra Club may be correct that the department is closer to making a decision than the agencies were in Wyoming, Center for Biological Diversity, or Nevada. [read post]
11 Nov 2011, 8:39 am
Markey (D-MA) - Obama Administration Delays Decision on Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline - Center for Biological Diversity (press release) President's Decision on Keystone XL Pipeline Shows Leadership and Courage Natural Resources Defense Council; and Robert Redford, an NRDC Trustee Big Announcement Today from Tar Sands Action GET THE REST OF TODAY'S NEWS (click here)Waste Information &… [read post]
10 Nov 2011, 7:10 pm
Capato Docket: 11-159 Issue: Whether a child who was conceived after the death of a biological parent, but who cannot inherit personal property from that biological parent under applicable state intestacy law, is eligible for child survivor benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. [read post]
9 Nov 2011, 1:41 pm
Nov 8: On November 8, 2011, Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar announced the Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017, which he said makes more than 75 percent of undiscovered technically recoverable oil and gas resources estimated in Federal offshore areas available for exploration and development [See WIMS 11/8/11]. [read post]
9 Nov 2011, 1:37 pm
Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, and Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s issuance of a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) permit for the Avenal project via a Petition for Review filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals pursuant to section 307(b)(1) of the federal Clean Air Act (“CAA”). [read post]
8 Nov 2011, 10:25 am
In light of evidence of the globalization of massive acquisitions of agricultural lands and natural and rural areas, and the acceleration of impacts on food security, biodiversity and soils: - by initiating negotiation of a Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity on land acquisition and control and protected areas, and - by creating within the FAO an international program of action for the development and preservation of agro-ecosystems, 7. [read post]
19 Oct 2011, 9:21 pm
News release: "The Center for Biological Diversity released a new report today outlining the best ways to ensure that plants... [read post]
18 Oct 2011, 1:39 pm
Oct 17: In response to a challenge brought by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Greenpeace and Defenders of Wildlife, a Federal judge struck down a Bush administration rule that exempted greenhouse gas emissions from regulation under provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). [read post]
16 Oct 2011, 6:42 pm
Appeals -- Preservation of issue -- Appeal alleging that circuit court had no procedural basis to enter final order -- Where nothing in plaintiff's appendix suggests he raised his procedural argument to the circuit court, and plaintiff has not provided a transcript of the hearing which led to the final order, the appellate court is forced to conclude that the plaintiff has not preserved his procedural argument -- Based on circuit court's factual findings, it cannot be concluded that the… [read post]
9 Oct 2011, 5:06 pm
The Center for Biological Diversity, EPA and Intervenors filed a joint status report on September 30 0n settlement negotiations in the Endangered Species Act mega-lawsuit.In January, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pesticide Action Network filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against EPA, alleging that EPA had failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding… [read post]
30 Sep 2011, 11:27 am
" Rebecca Noblin, Alaska director for Center for Biological Diversity said, "Given the risk of a catastrophic oil spill, the Obama administration should not allow Shell to play Russian roulette with the future of polar bears, Pacific walruses and the entire Arctic ecosystem. [read post]
