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New Policy Allows Development in Endangered Species Habitats, Sparking Controversy

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The Trump administration has enacted a significant policy shift that redefines protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), permitting development in habitats crucial for endangered species. This decision, finalized by the Interior and Commerce Departments, alters the definition of 'harm' to these species, allowing for activities like drilling and farming in previously protected areas. Environmental groups are preparing to challenge this change in court, arguing that it undermines decades of legal precedent and could lead to increased extinction rates. The new rule is set to be published in the Federal Register next week, raising concerns among conservationists about the future of endangered species.

Key Details: • New rule redefines 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act. • Published in the Federal Register early next week. • Environmental groups plan to challenge the changes in court. • Habitat loss is cited as the leading cause of extinction.

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