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Endangered Species Protection Under Fire | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 2:04
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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A major legal shift is shaking up endangered species protection: the Trump administration’s new directive now makes it legal to accidentally kill protected animals—like spotted owls or manatees—as long as you weren’t trying to target them. This reverses decades of accountability under the Endangered Species Act, which once held industries responsible for …
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A major legal shift is shaking up endangered species protection: the Trump administration’s new directive now makes it legal to accidentally kill protected animals—like spotted owls or manatees—as long as you weren’t trying to target them. This reverses decades of accountability under the Endangered Species Act, which once held industries responsible for any harm caused by their actions. Critics call it a dangerous loophole that weakens conservation efforts and opens the door for unchecked devel
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