Trump administration memo reduces ESA protections
Summary
The Trump administration has issued a memo that lowers protections for animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA is a law designed to prevent harm or "take" of endangered species, but these changes make it easier to reduce or remove those protections.Key Facts
- The memo comes from the Trump administration.
- It reduces the level of protection given by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
- The ESA prohibits any harm or "take" of endangered animals and plants.
- This change could make it easier to allow activities that may harm those species.
- The memo affects policies related to wildlife and plant conservation.
- The Center for Biological Diversity is one group aware of this change.
- The changes come after previous efforts to modify ESA protections under President Trump's administration.
- The goal of the ESA is to protect species from extinction by controlling harmful actions.
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