In the Political Crosshairs
10 Species Jeopardized by Politicians in Congress
The Endangered Species Act has saved 99% of listed species. Now, powerful politicians and industry lobbyists are trying to dismantle it. Learn about 10 species that Congress could push to extinction – and how we can fight back together.
For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has protected our nation’s most vulnerable wildlife, from bald eagles to gray wolves. But new attacks in Congress threaten to gut this landmark law, turning science-based conservation into a political bargaining chip.
If passed, the so-called “ESA Amendments Act” would erase critical habitat protections, silence scientists, and leave entire species unprotected, forever.
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In the Political Crosshairs: 10 Species Jeopardized by Politicians in Congress offers expert analysis and the latest updates on wildlife protections from the Endangered Species Coalition.