In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a \u2018God squad\u2019 can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species<\/p>\n
Donald Trump\u2019s administration, backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk\u2019s Doge agency, are carrying out an attack on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and federal wildlife agencies that, if successful, will almost certainly drive numerous species into extinction, environmental advocates warn.<\/p>\n
The three-pronged attack is designed to freeze endangered wildlife protections to more quickly push through oil, gas and development projects, opponents say.<\/p>\n
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