
Endangered Species Act restored by federal judge after Trump-era weakening
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The restoration of the Endangered Species Act could be a boon for climate groups that argue oil and gas drilling in certain areas could harm threatened wildlife.
The move is a win for environmental and conservation groups and climate advocates. The restoration of the protections could also be a boon for climate groups that argue oil and gas drilling in certain areas could harm threatened wildlife.
"The Court spoke for species desperately in need of comprehensive federal protections without compromise," Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles said in a statement. "Threatened and endangered species do not have the luxury of waiting under rules that do not protect them."

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