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Read about the latest events, issues, legislation, and more affecting wildlife and our work.

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Endangered Species Act 50th Anniversary Highlights Successes, Continued Challenges to Wildlife

Endangered Species Day and the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible successes of this landmark law while highlighting the gravity of the wildlife crisis and the critical need for action.

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Inflation Reduction Act Spending Framework Will Catalyze Resilience in Coastal Communities, Ecosystems

Jun 06, 2023

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Rebecca Meuninck, Ph.D., Brings Environmental Justice Lens, Extensive PFAS, Water Expertise to the Great Lakes Region

Jun 06, 2023

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Recommendations Highlight How Nation Should Responsibly Expand Clean Energy Grid

Jun 06, 2023

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Moratorium on Oil Leases Around Chaco Canyon Benefits Tribes, Wildlife

Jun 02, 2023

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Kaine Amendment Would Correct Unjust, Dangerous Pipeline Provisions

Jun 01, 2023

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Debt-Ceiling Deal Averts Catastrophic Default at Cost of Frontline Communities, Working Families

May 31, 2023

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El acuerdo para elevar el techo de la deuda evita un incumplimiento catastrófico a costa de las comunidades de primera línea y las familias trabajadoras

May 31, 2023

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Supreme Court’s Clean Water Ruling a Blow to Communities, Ecosystems

May 25, 2023

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