Politics● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 3:50 PM
Trump's government overturns a key protection for endangered species
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The US administration redefines harm to endangered wildlife, exempting accidental deaths from certain laws. This draws criticism for weakening protections. Conservationists warn of risks to species like the North Atlantic right whale, threatened by commercial activities.
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