The Trump administration is proposing changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that would redefine 'harm' to not include habitat destruction, directly impacting efforts to protect endangered species. This move aligns with a broader agenda to facilitate drilling and logging activities by reducing regulatory burdens. Administration officials deem the current definition as overly broad, advocating for protections limited to direct harm such as hunting. Environmental groups argue that habitat loss is the primary cause of species extinction, labeling the proposed rule a significant setback for environmental protections established nearly 50 years ago.
The Trump administration's proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act redefine 'harm' and exclude habitat destruction, aimed at easing regulations for development and resource extraction.
Environmental advocates argue that the new interpretation would undermine protection of critical habitats, leading to further extinction risks for endangered species dependent on these ecosystems.
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