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Trump's Changes to Endangered Species Act Threaten Extinction
4/21/2025
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- The Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could spell disaster for endangered species by redefining "harm" to overlook habitat destruction. This shift may pave the way for logging and development, endangering iconic creatures like the Florida panther and spotted owl. Environmentalists fear this could escalate extinction rates and ignite fierce legal battles.
