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New Rule Will Weaken Habitat Protections Under the Endangered Species Act
July 21, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:

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New Rule Will Weaken Habitat Protections Under the Endangered Species Act

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On July 10, 2026, the Trump administration announced a final rule that will rescind the longstanding definition of what it means to "harm" a plant or animal under the Endangered Species Act. The final rule, which will take effect in 60 days, says tha . . .

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