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Nine years after 25 species were denied endangered protections
Original: # NineYearsAgoToday # AreWeGreatYet October 3, 2017 – The Trump administration denied endangered species protection for
Nine years ago, on October 3, 2017, the Trump administration declined to grant endangered species protection to 25 imperiled species. Those refused listing included the Pacific walrus, Florida Keys mole skink, Bicknell's thrush and Kirtland's snake, among others. Environmental advocates are recalling the decision on social media, using it to criticise the administration's wildlife and conservation record.
Why now: The anniversary of the 2017 decision is prompting renewed criticism of the Trump administration's endangered species record.
Trump administrationPacific walrusFlorida Keys mole skinkBicknell's thrushKirtland's snake
Evidence
- # NineYearsAgoToday # AreWeGreatYet October 3, 2017 – The Trump administration denied endangered species protection for 25 highly imperiled species. Among them were seven animals—the Pacific walrus, Florida Keys mole skink, Bicknell’s thrush, Kirtland’s snake, the northern… · DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social · 4
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