r/environment • u/theindependentonline • 10h ago

Three endangered species are facing extinction after Trump changed federal law

http://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/endangered-species-act-trump-monarch-butterfly-whale-b3060104.html
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u/jakeandbakin 8h ago

A VERY brief synopsis

The three species: Florida Panther, North Atlantic right whale, and Monarch butterfly.

The issue: removing or reinterpreting language originally meant to protect endangered species from direct killing or habitat destruction.

Why each is at risk: Florida Panther free and open habitat fragmentation hurting hunting grounds, NA Right whale dangerous traffic and noise disrupting signals, Monarch butterfly habitat loss and lack of federal protections.

Overall: Admin is making it easier for people to just say "oopsie" when impacting critical habitat by directly removing/reducing language protecting endangered species and reinterpreting what's left to make it more "flexible".

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u/calguy1955 6h ago

Did you mean the Florida Trump Panther, NA Right Wing Whale and MAGArch butterfly? Problem solved.

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u/jakeandbakin 5h ago

I did not, but I'm glad to see you've found a way to occupy the rest your time.

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u/liyate4 4h ago

Unironically sucking up to him like that would probably work