New rule threatens endangered species by allowing industry to destroy protected habitats

The Trump administration is seeking to redefine the meaning of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, in a move which environmentalists warn would threaten the survival of hundreds of plant and animal species. 

The proposed rule would allow industry to degrade or destroy habitats of endangered species, including panthers, sea turtles, bald eagles, spotted owls, gray wolves and humpback whales.

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