Proposed U.S. Wildlife Rule Changes Could Weaken Protections for Imperiled Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced revisions to how the Endangered Species Act is enforced, including a narrower definition of what constitutes 'harm' to protected species. Former NOAA marine biologist Lynne Barre warns that these changes may reduce safeguards for wildlife and their habitats. The modifications could increase threats to species already at risk of extinction.