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Trump's Changes to Endangered Species Act Threaten Survival

4/24/2025

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The Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten the survival of over 1,300 endangered species by redefining "harm." Experts fear this could unleash habitat destruction and push many species closer to extinction. Conservationists are gearing up for legal battles, urging the public to rally for climate justice and protect our planet's vulnerable wildlife.

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The Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten the survival of over 1,300 endangered species by redefining "harm." Experts fear this could unleash habitat destruction and push many species closer to extinction. Conservationists are gearing up for legal battles, urging the public to rally for climate justice and protect our planet's vulnerable wildlife.