Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Endangered Species Act

A proposal from the Trump administration to revise the Endangered Species Act (ESA) could significantly impact vulnerable species and habitats in the U.S., according to environmental advocates. The U.S. Department of the Interior aims to roll back protections, including the listing of protected species based on economic factors rather than solely scientific data. Proposed changes would also narrow the definition of “critical habitat” and weaken protections for threatened species, raising concerns among conservation groups about potential harm to biodiversity. Critics argue these revisions disregard scientific evidence and threaten decades of progress in wildlife protection.

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