U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
Summary
The U.S. Interior Department ended a rule that automatically protected plants and animals listed as threatened with extinction. Now, each threatened species will need a separate protection plan, which could delay safeguards and allow industries to apply for exceptions.Key Facts
- The rule change was announced by the U.S. Interior Department on Friday.
- It stops automatic protections for species considered threatened with extinction.
- Species will now need individual protection plans instead of automatic ones.
- This process may take a long time to complete.
- Companies in oil, gas, mining, and other industries can ask for exemptions during this process.
- The change was made during President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The move affects rules under the Endangered Species Act, a major law to protect wildlife.
- Critics warn this could lead to more species becoming extinct.
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