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Trump Administration Allows Destruction of Endangered Species Habitats

Original: Trump Has Made it Legal to Destroy Endangered Species’ Habitats

The Nation reports that the Trump administration has made it legal to destroy habitats of endangered species, weakening protections under the Endangered Species Act. The change means developers and industry may alter or build on critical habitat land that was previously shielded, prompting criticism from conservationists who warn of accelerated losses for vulnerable wildlife.

Why now: A regulatory change weakening endangered species protections is drawing attention from conservation advocates and environmental reporters.

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