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Trump administration opens endangered species habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental protections
The Trump administration reversed longstanding protections under the Endangered Species Act by redefining “harm” to exclude habitat modification, allowing development activities like drilling and mining in sensitive areas. The change, finalized by the Interior and Commerce Departments, aims to limit federal regulations but has faced immediate criticism from environmental groups planning court challenges. Supporters claim it restores the law’s original intent, while opponents warn that it undermines crucial habitat protections essential to preventing species extinction.
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