New Rule Shrinks Endangered Species Protections | Portland Maine News

The Trump administration’s new Endangered Species Act interpretation flips the script: now, killing endangered animals during logging or construction only counts as illegal if it was your goal — not if it was just an accident. This narrows enforcement to intentional harm, sparking backlash from environmentalists who fear it opens a loophole for habitat destruction. Companies may dodge permits if they didn’t target wildlife, even if their actions wipe out critical habitats. The move claims to return to the law’s original intent, but critics warn it could undo years of conservation progress. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/new-trump-administration-rule-narrows-when-killing-endangered-wildlife-is-illegal-endangered-species-act-fish-and-wildlife-service-brian-nesvik-habitat-endangered-animals More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/786cba3d9a19aef7 Report issues to [email protected].