July 14, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Conservation Groups Sue Over Repeal of the Endangered Species Act 'Harm' Rule

On July 14, 2026, a coalition of conservation groups led by Earthjustice — including the Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Conservation Law Foundation, and others — filed suit in federal district court in...

July 10, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Interior and Commerce Finalize Rule Rescinding the Endangered Species Act "Harm" Definition

On July 10, 2026, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce announced they had finalized a rule rescinding the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. Since 1981, that...

March 6, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Interior Moves to Let Alaska Allow Bear Baiting Again in National Preserves

The Interior Department announced on March 6, 2026, that it would propose a rule applying Alaska state hunting regulations inside Alaska's national preserves, reversing federal restrictions and again permitting practices...