Biden Administration Reinstates Protections for Endangered Species

The Biden administration proposed new rules to reverse changes made under the Trump administration that weakened the Endangered Species Act.
The rules make it easier to list species as threatened or endangered and prohibit considering economic impacts in the listing process.
Newly listed threatened species receive the same protections as endangered species.
Federal agencies must consult with wildlife agencies before taking actions that could affect listed species.
The proposed rules face opposition from Republican lawmakers and industries like oil, gas, logging, and farming.