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Trump's Logging Plan Sparks Outcry Over Wildlife Protections

5/7/2025

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The Trump Administration's push to increase logging on federal lands threatens endangered species and weakens vital environmental safeguards. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Luxon Government faces fierce opposition after proposing a bill that permits companies to cull protected wildlife for development. Greenpeace and Indigenous leaders are rallying for stronger wildlife protections, highlighting the urgent need for conservation.

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The Trump Administration's push to increase logging on federal lands threatens endangered species and weakens vital environmental safeguards. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Luxon Government faces fierce opposition after proposing a bill that permits companies to cull protected wildlife for development. Greenpeace and Indigenous leaders are rallying for stronger wildlife protections, highlighting the urgent need for conservation.