Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration has finalized a rule narrowing the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act. This change allows for industrial activities like mining and drilling on critical habitats, provided the animals themselves are not directly injured.
Why it matters
This policy shift represents a significant rollback of environmental protections, potentially accelerating habitat loss and species extinction.
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The article uses emotive language like 'horrific attempts to harm wildlife' and focuses heavily on environmentalist criticism of the policy.
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