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US Government Reinterprets Endangered Species Act

The US government has announced a reinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act, stating that unintentional killing of protected wildlife will no longer be considered unlawful. This change, confirmed by officials, redefines the term "take" and exempts certain wildlife deaths from the law. Critics, including former officials and state attorneys general, argue that these changes undermine the protections established by the ESA.

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The US government has announced a reinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act, stating that unintentional killing of protected wildlife will no longer be considered unlawful. This change, confirmed by officials, redefines the term "take" and exempts certain wildlife deaths from the law. Critics, including former officials and state attorneys general, argue that these changes undermine the protections established by the ESA.

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US: Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act

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