The fate of the Endangered Species Act rests on 2 simple words

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By Sachi Kitajima MulkeySep 18, 2026, 4:15 am53 ptsTrending
The Endangered Species Act has stood as a pillar of conservation in the United States since 1973, bringing animals like bald eagles, manatees, and humpback whales back from the brink of extinction. But now, the Trump administration has taken its boldest step yet in an effort to strip legal protections for…

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