A Law Evolves: Legal Battles over the Endangered Species Act Continue, But New Factors Are Coming Into Play

Legal battles over the Endangered Species Act continue, but new factors are coming into play. This article discusses the controversies and the legacy behind the historic legislation, whether current policies are helping species that are threatened, and how red tape and procedural questions often mak...

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Published in:Planning (Chicago, Ill. 1969) Ill. 1969), 2010-10, Vol.76 (8), p.8-14
Main Author: Shigley, Paul
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Endangered species
Legislation
Nature conservation
Planning
United States
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Summary:Legal battles over the Endangered Species Act continue, but new factors are coming into play. This article discusses the controversies and the legacy behind the historic legislation, whether current policies are helping species that are threatened, and how red tape and procedural questions often make procedures unwieldy.
ISSN:0001-2610