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Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

NYT > Science·July 10, 2026
Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

Trump has implemented a rule change that eliminates a 50-year-old safeguard for endangered species, potentially accelerating their decline. The move ends a longstanding habitat protection policy, putting imperiled animals at greater risk. This change could have significant consequences for the survival of endangered species. The new rule may hasten the demise of vulnerable animals.

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