The fight for wildlife is shifting from Washington to the states For decades, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been considered the backbone of wildlife protection in the United States. But in recent years—especially the last one—it has become a far less reliable safeguard as court decisions, political attacks, and administrative rollbacks steadily weaken its reach. This shift is leaving many species more vulnerable at the exact moment ecosys…
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