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Trump Admin Rolls Back Endangered Species Protections | Burlington News
The Trump administration just rewrote the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, slashing federal protections for habitats—potentially paving the way for oil drilling and mining across the country. Experts warn this move could doom endangered species like Vermont’s Canadian lynx and Jesup’s milk-vetch, even as states scramble to fill the gap. Environmental groups are already suing to block the rule, hoping courts will delay it until a new administration can undo the damage. Meanwhile, conservationists are doubling down on state-level efforts to preserve habitats and protect…
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