For more than half a century, the United States treated the protection of habitat as part of protecting endangered wildlife. The Endangered Species Act prohibited killing protected wildlife, and the government interpreted that protection to include severe damage to the habitat needed for feeding, breeding, and shelter. A developer could violate the act by removing […]
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The Trump Administration Wants To Change The Endangered Species Act – Here’s What To Know
The Trump administration announced earlier this week its proposal to make changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), limiting protections given to plants and animals and boosting the influence of economic factors in decision-making. This isn’t the first time alterations have been made to the ESA; the previous Trump administration made changes to the act […]
Florida Manatees Face a Warm Water Dilemma Amid Renewable Energy Shift
In an environmental twist, Florida’s manatees, known for their gentle nature, face a precarious future as their reliance on power plants for warm water collides with the state’s transition towards renewable energy. These marine mammals, affectionately dubbed “sea cows,” have found solace in the artificially warmed waters discharged by power plants, a critical adaptation since […]