Poultry, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-446X
ISSN: 2375-446X
Department of Fishery Science and Research, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, United States
Review Article
The Effect of Section 7 the Endangered Species Act on Energy Law Policies; Any Meeting Point and Opportunity for Development
Author(s): Somtochukwu Attamah*
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has progressed much in protecting endangered and threatened species and their critical habitat. This is essential because it preserves the endangered species from going into extinction and also, preserves their critical habitat from being destroyed. Section 7 of the ESA empowers the Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) to make decisions as it affects endangered species. For any project which may affect endangered species or their critical habitat, any agency in charge of such project has to be in consultation with the FWS. Nevertheless, as it is crucial for the preservation of wildlife, there is also the need to respond to the recent challenges of climate change by adapting to a change from non-renewable to renewable energy like solar and hydropower. These are but a few of many examples of combating climate change. In a situation where there i.. View More»