How changes to Endangered Species Act regulations could hurt wildlife
Recent changes to the implementation of the Endangered Species Act could put wildlife at risk
Recent modifications to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) could jeopardize wildlife conservation efforts. According to Rachel Feltman, an article in Scientific American's Science Quickly, the changes include a redefinition of "harm" and the removal of automatic protections for threatened species. Lynne Barre, a former marine biologist at NOAA, explains that these alterations could prolong the lack of protections for endangered species, as agencies might lack the necessary personnel and prioritization to implement the new protections.
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