The Trump Administration recently released its “Fall 2018 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions,” the document laying out a broad picture of how the administration intends to approach regulation – or, more accurately, de-regulation – for the near future. Released in October, the agenda describes an administration that is … [Read more...]
Judge Restores Federal Protections for Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
On Sept. 24, a federal judge restored federal legal protections for grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park. The judge ruled that the grizzlies could become extinct due to inbreeding and lack of genetic diversity. "By refusing to analyze the legal and functional impact of delisting on other continental grizzly populations, the service … [Read more...]
Trump Administration Raises Fears With Changes to Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act is the cornerstone of the country's regulatory approach to conservation and arguably one of the most famous pieces of legislation in recent American history. Since 1973 it has protected some of the country's most iconic animals, including the bald eagle. 99 percent of species placed on the endangered species list have … [Read more...]