The Trump administration is set to propose amendments to the Endangered Species Act, particularly concerning the definitions of 'harm' and 'take.' Environmentalists are alarmed that reinterpreting these terms could lead to significant habitat degradation, as it would allow development activities in critical habitats without facing legal consequences. This move aligns with the administration's broader agenda of promoting energy extraction and industrial activity in sensitive areas, which critics warn could result in a dire impact on species already facing extinction pressures due to habitat loss.
The Trump administration is proposing to redefine terms related to habitat destruction under the Endangered Species Act, potentially escalating extinction risks by facilitating development.
Environmentalists argue these changes will lead to increased habitat destruction, undermining protections for endangered species and accelerating their decline due to industrial expansion.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service argues that habitat modification should not be considered harm, thereby loosening regulations protecting critical ecosystems under the Endangered Species Act.
Modification or destruction of habitats is regarded as the leading cause of species loss, and this proposal could allow increased development in vulnerable natural areas.
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