The Trump administration has begun a process to redefine what constitutes “harm” to threatened and endangered species, potentially weakening habitat protections that have been crucial for wildlife conservation since the 1970s. On Monday, the Interior Department sent a proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review that could significantly change how the government protects endangered species’ habitats. The rule has not yet been made public. “Weakening the definition of harm would cut the heart out of the Endangered Species Act and be a death sentence for plants and animals on the brink of extinction,” said Noah … Continue reading Endangered Species Act Faces Rule Change That Could Cut Key Habitat Protections in 2025 Plan