Trump administration rolls back key endangered species protection
Summary
The Trump administration has removed a key rule that protected endangered animals and plants from harm under the Endangered Species Act. This rule previously included changes to a species’ habitat that could cause harm as prohibited.Key Facts
- The administration repealed a previous legal definition of what counts as “harm” to endangered species.
- The definition included actions that significantly changed an animal or plant’s habitat in a harmful way.
- Under the old rule, altering a habitat enough to hurt the species was illegal.
- The rollback means some habitat changes may no longer be considered illegal harm.
- The change was announced on a Friday by the Trump administration.
- This action affects protections provided by the Endangered Species Act.
- The Endangered Species Act aims to protect species at risk of extinction.
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