Federal agency proposes monarch butterfly protection under Endangered Species Act
Briefly

The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America. Science shows that the monarch needs a chance to recover, and this proposed listing invites unprecedented public participation in shaping conservation efforts.
Habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change are among the primary threats facing monarchs. Scientific projections suggest that western monarchs face near-certain extinction by 2080 if trends continue.
Today's monarch listing decision is a landmark victory 10 years in the making. But the job isn't done. Monarchs still face significant challenges ahead.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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