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Trump administration reduces wildlife protections under Endangered Species Act

Published 09:23 on July 13, 2026 / Last updated at 09:23 on July 13, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The US administration has finalised a decision to eliminate habitat protections for wildlife against activities such as mining by changing definitions under its cornerstone Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The US administration has finalised a decision to eliminate habitat protections for wildlife against activities such as mining by changing definitions under its cornerstone Endangered Species Act (ESA).


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