Wildlife's Right to Thrive Takes a Backseat The Trump administration has dealt another blow to imperiled wildlife by amending the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a law that has protected America's most vulnerable species since 1973.
The change, finalized on Friday, redefines "harm" under the ESA, making it more difficult for agencies to declare a species endangered. This tweak may seem minor, but its impact is significant.
By narrowing the definition of harm, the administration has effectively lowered the bar for activities that can imperil wildlife populations.