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Trump's Proposal Threatens Endangered Species Protections, Sparks Outcry

11/23/2025

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The U.S. Department of the Interior, under U.S. President Donald Trump, proposes Endangered Species Act revisions that roll back protections by narrowing "critical habitat" and altering the 4(d) provision.
Critics say the changes prioritize economic interests over scientific data, threatening vulnerable species and potentially undoing decades of wildlife conservation progress.
Polls show 81% of Americans are concerned about environmental protection.

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The U.S. Department of the Interior, under U.S. President Donald Trump, proposes Endangered Species Act revisions that roll back protections by narrowing "critical habitat" and altering the 4(d) provision.
Critics say the changes prioritize economic interests over scientific data, threatening vulnerable species and potentially undoing decades of wildlife conservation progress.
Polls show 81% of Americans are concerned about environmental protection.