In a controversial move, the Trump administration has unveiled a plan to roll back regulations in the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a decision that has sparked concerns among experts and environmentalists. The proposed changes would significantly weaken protections for imperiled species and their habitats, potentially accelerating the extinction crisis.
According to a report by The Guardian, the proposed changes include the elimination of the “blanket rule” that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened. This move would give the federal government more power to weigh economic impact against habitat designations and remove safeguards against future events, including the impacts of the climate crisis.
The Trump administration’s plan has drawn criticism from various quarters, with environmentalists warning that it could have devastating consequences for vulnerable wildlife. The Defenders of Wildlife organization expressed concerns that the regulatory rollbacks could speed up the extinction of America’s most at-risk species.
On the other hand, supporters of the administration’s proposal argue that the changes are necessary to streamline regulations and promote economic growth. House Republicans have signaled their support for blocking state rules and protections, emphasizing the need for unified federal standards on issues related to wildlife conservation.
President Trump’s push for deregulation in the ESA is part of a broader effort by his administration to reduce government oversight in various sectors. This move comes on the heels of other controversial decisions, including the gutting of federal protections for whistleblowers and the administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
As the debate over the future of the Endangered Species Act continues, environmental advocates and policymakers are closely monitoring the developments and preparing to push back against what they see as a threat to wildlife conservation efforts.
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References:
1. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/20/trump-endangered-species-act
2. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-endangered-species-act-rollback/
3. AP News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOZXFjdkU0blg4ZTdBSTdPWG9WejVVelFER2FiX083bmpycVBQSlRzUEFKZXZKMFB1ck5NVDh3VWpyWnJJcF9mZnJDczJiQ0tMTl9keUZIY0szNFNPQlBGZHdQc2xOT18wUVh6R19qZlRfUlVUYS16ZU5md3RraG95bU5pRUk5V0hDODlCamVPaWZRLV9XbDZCcWdhTWlQaVlnRm9QMi1LZS16a21hNEdnendvUURCeWJMNHZJQUVxclI?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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