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Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act protections
Original: President Trump guts the Endangered Species Act: Also, more mining claims filed in Bears Ears National Monument — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
The Trump administration is moving to significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act, a move environmental writer Jonathan P. Thompson describes as 'gutting' the landmark law. In the same report, Thompson notes a rise in mining claims filed inside Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, suggesting reduced protections there too. The combination has alarmed conservationists who see both steps as opening protected lands and wildlife to industrial development.
Why now: New federal rollbacks of species protections and increased mining activity in Bears Ears are drawing concern from conservationists.
Donald TrumpEndangered Species ActBears Ears National MonumentJonathan P. Thompson
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- President Trump guts the Endangered Species Act: Also, more mining claims filed in Bears Ears National Monument — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org) · coyotegulch.blog
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