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Babbitt v. Sweet Home Chapter of Communities for a Great Oregon
Coverage of Babbitt v. Sweet Home Chapter of Communities for a Great Oregon in the Nexus archive.
- How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The Trump administration redefined the term 'harm' in the Endangered Species Act, removing habitat destruction as a prohibited action. This change could allow habitat modification for species like northern spotted owls and green sea turtles, undermining protections critical to their survival.