US Senator Dianne Feinstein cites IPBES in statement opposing changes to the Endangered Species Act

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Description of Impact(s) (English Only) Following news that the Trump administration plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, US Senator Dianne Feinstein voiced her opposing stance. In her statement, she cited the finding from the Global Assessment that 1 million species are at risk of extinction, arguing that this proves the urgent importance of preserving biodiversity. “Now is not the time to back away from this monumental challenge,” she wrote.

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Relevant IPBES deliverable(s) Global assessment (1st work programme)

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Start date of 'Implementation' 2019-08-01

End date of 'Implementation' 2019-08-01

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