Commonsense Endangered Species Act reform
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most powerful environmental laws ever enacted. It can halt construction, restrict farming and ranching, block energy projects, and place vast areas of private land under federal control. Yet, after more than half a century and billions of dollars in spending, 97% of the species listed as endangered or threatened remain there.That record is evidence that reform is overdue.
- ▪The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most powerful environmental laws ever enacted.
- ▪It can halt construction, restrict farming and ranching, block energy projects, and place vast areas of private land under federal control.
- ▪Yet, after more than half a century and billions of dollars in spending, 97% of the species listed as endangered or threatened remain there.That record is evidence that reform is overdue.
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The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most powerful environmental laws ever enacted. It can halt construction, restrict farming and ranching, block energy projects, and place vast areas of private land under federal control. Yet, after more than half a century and billions of dollars in spending, 97% of the species listed as endangered or threatened remain there.That record is evidence that reform is overdue. Recommended Stories The Donroe Doctrine is working How many illegal immigrant votes is too many? California never The Trump administration has finalized two commonsense regulations to return the Endangered Species Act to the law Congress actually passed. One restores the distinction between “endangered” and “threatened” species.
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