Environmentscore 232·3 metrosupdated 3h ago

Trump Administration Eases Protections for Endangered Species

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that narrows the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, potentially endangering wildlife habitats. This change allows for increased logging, drilling, and development in critical areas, raising concerns among environmentalists about species extinction.

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