Federal Bird Law Rollback Affects 1 Billion Birds a Year

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Bird protections rolled back as U.S. Interior Department weakens longstanding shield against accidental bird deaths from industrial activities.

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Companies now escape penalties when birds die from oil spills, power lines, or wind turbines—as long as killing birds wasn't their main goal.

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Bird populations already plummeted by billions since 1970, with industrial activities claiming a million feathered lives annually.

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"This is a setback for wild birds cherished by millions of Americans," warns American Bird Conservancy president as conservation incentives vanish.

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The policy change stems from a push to remove "burdensome" regulations under the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order.

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Conservation groups fear companies might abandon simple safeguards like covering oil pits or marking power lines that have saved countless birds.

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Despite the federal rollback, stricter protections still apply in New York due to a court ruling, creating a patchwork of bird safety across America.

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Birding generates $279 billion annually with 96 million Americans participating, showing both ecological and economic stakes in bird protection

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