The Biden administration has reinstated rules to protect imperiled species and their habitats, reversing measures rolled back under former President Donald Trump. One significant change is the restoration of a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for newly classified threatened animals and plants. This means officials won't have to create specific plans for each species while protections are pending.
Republicans have criticized the move, arguing that the Endangered Species Act is being applied too broadly and hindering economic growth. Wildlife advocates, while partially satisfied, note that some harmful changes made under Trump remain untouched.
