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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

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NSF : The agency issued a solicitation for a new multidisciplinary, world-class educational center at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico that aims to serve as a hub for STEM education and outreach. Smaller telescopes and facilities at the Arecibo site remain in use and could be incorporated into the educational center.

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Policy News: August 1, 2022

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The initial list of societal challenges includes climate change and sustainability and inequitable access to education, opportunity or other services. This includes a $35 million increase for the Ecological Services for Endangered Species Act activities. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Endangered Species Act.

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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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In addition, the court found that BLM acted contrary to law by failing to consider a statutory directive to give “maximum protection” to surface values in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area. They asserted claims under the Endangered Species Act, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. House passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.

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Policy News: March 14, 2022

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NEON seeks applications for the Science, Technology and Education Advisory Committee. Berhe is a professor of soil biogeochemistry and interim associate dean for graduate education at the University of California, Merced. Applegate is a career USGS employee who has served as the acting USGS director for the past year.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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NOAA also receives $20 million for climate change education activities. Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plans and a combined $19.4 More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. Lawmakers also allocate $9.7

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Policy News: April 25, 2022

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The order also includes incentives to reduce deforestation internationally and promote economic development in areas heavily dependent on the timber industry. NSF – STEM Education Advisory Panel Meeting (April 27). NSF – Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources Meeting (May 18-19).

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