Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention

Officials ignite firestorm with bill critics say will expose vulnerable species to irreversible harm: 'Promises ... are thin and uncertain'

A bill introduced in the U.K. has drawn the ire of many environmentalists who argue that it could cause even more harm to the nation's vulnerable ecosystems.  What's happening? As The Guardian reported, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was first introduced into U.K. Parliament in March 2025. Since then, the bill has faced increased scrutiny regarding an apparent disregard for environmental protections.  One of the key components of the intro…

'It is not enough to simply defend the status quo'

'The Endangered Species Act needs market-based reforms' The Washington Post editorial boardSpecies "can thrive only when they have space to live free from dangers imposed by humankind," says The Washington Post editorial board. An "honest assessment" of the Endangered Species Act "would conclude that, alongside its strengths, it has many weaknesses." Lawmakers "would be wise to rethink federal conservation strategies," which means "reforming the…

Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention

Ontario is planning to scale back species at risk protections. But the new bill is raising alarms from environmental groups, who say it could force the federal government to intervene to enforce its own overlapping nature protections. Here are the key changes and how they impact animals at risk.

Endangered Species Act could be facing extinction - The Baylor Lariat

By Cole Gee | Staff Writer In 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in order to slow down the extinction of America’s native plants and animals. Under the ESA, animals and plants were given qualifications to be protected from various forms of “harm.” That word — “harm” — has been the backbone of the ESA’s effectiveness. However, the Trump Administration is proposing to change the wording, which could put thousands of America’s endange…

Habitat on the Line: Ontario Plans to Eliminate Key Protections for Endangered Birds

Ontario has announced plans to eliminate its Endangered Species Act. This is a significant step backwards for bird conservation in the province. The change would end provincial legal habitat protection for endangered and threatened birds as the proposed new Species Conservation Act will only provide protection for the “dwelling place” or nest. The post Habitat on the Line: Ontario Plans to Eliminate Key Protections for Endangered Birds appeared …

Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention - Great Lakes Commission

Ontario’s government wants to “unleash” its resources with sweeping changes to its laws on protecting species at risk aimed at speeding up environmental approvals. The government has portrayed the current […]