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Habitat Protections Under Fire | Boise News
The federal government is gutting habitat protections for endangered species, shifting responsibility to states that lack the laws or funding to handle it — a move wildlife experts warn could doom countless species. By narrowing “harm” to only direct injury or death, the administration ignores the critical need to safeguard nesting grounds, water sources, and ecosystems. Legal challenges are already brewing as environmental groups and tribal nations fight back, arguing this rollback threatens biodiversity and sets a dangerous precedent for conservation. The stakes? The future of countless…
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