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Court strikes down Trump administration EndangeredSpeciesAct regulations. IPBES releases reports about valuing nature and the use of wild species. Comments must be submitted by July 28, 2022. The proposed rule is open for public comment through September 12, 2022. Executive Branch. International.
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