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Trump Administration Proposes Rollbacks to Endangered Species Act Protections

The plan seeks to remove the definition of 'harm' to habitats, a move environmentalists warn could lead to significant habitat destruction.

Overview

  • The Trump administration has proposed rescinding the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which currently protects habitats from degradation.
  • The plan is part of a broader effort to ease regulatory burdens on businesses and promote economic development, particularly in industries like logging, mining, and energy.
  • Environmental groups have expressed strong opposition, arguing that the changes could result in habitat destruction and increased risks to endangered species.
  • The proposal will undergo a 30-day public comment period following its publication in the Federal Register, expected on Thursday.
  • The ESA, credited with saving species like the bald eagle and California condor, has been a cornerstone of U.S. conservation efforts since its enactment in 1973.

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