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Trump's Revisions Threaten Endangered Species' Survival

5/15/2025

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The Trump administration's proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act could spell disaster for endangered wildlife. By altering the definition of "harm," these changes risk paving the way for habitat destruction, jeopardizing decades of conservation achievements. With habitat loss already endangering 81% of these vulnerable species, the stakes for their survival have never been higher.

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The Trump administration's proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act could spell disaster for endangered wildlife. By altering the definition of "harm," these changes risk paving the way for habitat destruction, jeopardizing decades of conservation achievements. With habitat loss already endangering 81% of these vulnerable species, the stakes for their survival have never been higher.