Trump administration proposes loosening protections for endangered species
- The Trump administration is proposing to redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act to only include actions that directly injure or kill animals, not their habitats.
- Conservation experts, including Brett Hartl, argue that this change threatens endangered species by ignoring habitat destruction, which is a leading cause of extinction.
- If finalized, the new rule could facilitate resource extraction activities on lands essential for endangered species' survival and will likely face legal challenges.
- Publication of the new rule in the Federal Register starts a 30-day public comment period, signaling a potential legal challenge if the change is finalized.
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As spring migration through SC nears peak, feds seek to weaken rule protecting migratory birds
Over the next few weeks, millions of birds will make their way through South Carolina as part of the spring migration. The pilgrimage comes as the Trump administration is overhauling decades-old protections for migratory birds.
Proposed rule change on endangered species sparks alarm
The Trump administration plans to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species in a move environmentalists say would lead to the extinction of critically endangered species due to logging, mining, development and other activities.
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