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EPA Releases Vulnerable Species Action Plan

National Law Center

On September 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its Vulnerable Species Action Plan (“VSAP”), the finalized version of its. The post EPA Releases Vulnerable Species Action Plan appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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NEPA as an environmental back-stop

Legal Planet

Why might we have an environmental review statute such as NEPA when we already have a range of other environmental protection statutes such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and more? One possibility is that NEPA serves as a back-stop for other environmental laws, filling in gaps they do not cover.

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How to Take on a Pipeline (and Win)

Union of Concerned Scientists

With degrees in environmental science and the law, Sligh has a foot in both the science and policy worlds and a unique perspective on their intersection. The most useful evidence to support legal actions demonstrate violations of environmental protections afforded by laws like the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act.

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Pulling the Teeth Out of the Endangered Species Act

Vermont Law

Endangered Species Act. is “the most comprehensive legislation for the preservation of endangered species ever enacted by any nation” according to the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case. Despite being one of the strongest environmental protection statutes, the ESA is under attack.

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Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022

National Law Center

Over the past year, the environmental law arena has seen various issues and developments that have had impacts on agriculture. The post Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 6, 2022

National Law Center

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, USDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule announcing that EPA is taking direct final action on the authorization. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 6, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental Law Topics to Watch in 2022

National Law Center

Environmental law issues were at the forefront in 2021, and 2022 is shaping up to be no different. With on-going lawsuits, The post Environmental Law Topics to Watch in 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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