Science Dec 27 Architects of the Endangered Species Act reflect on 50th anniversary of groundbreaking measure By Travis Loller, Associated Press
Science Dec 10 Watch 9:45 How the black-footed ferret is making a comeback from the brink of extinction When President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law 50 years ago, one of the first on the endangered list was the black-footed ferret, North America’s rarest animal. Once thought to be extinct, they are making their way back… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Claire Mufson
Nation Aug 28 Watch 7:16 What the Endangered Species Act has accomplished in 50 years This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. It was the most comprehensive legislation for preserving species at risk of extinction and made the United States a global leader in environmental law. But today, Congress is divided… By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mike Fritz
Politics Aug 04 After helping prevent extinctions for 50 years, the Endangered Species Act itself may be at risk Opposition has grown from industry and landowner groups who say it hampers economic growth and property rights. Supporters are fighting back, saying the law is more important than ever.
Nation Dec 17 Government ordered to pay landowners on lower Missouri River after flood damage The federal government must pay some landowners along the lower Missouri River for flooding damage caused by changes the Army Corps of Engineers made to protect endangered species. By Associated Press
Jul 31 U.S. officials seek limits on what constitutes a ‘habitat’ for imperiled species By Matthew Brown, Associated Press The Trump administration is proposing to define what land and water can be declared as “habitat” for imperiled plants and animals… Continue reading
Aug 22 What is an endangered species worth? Trump rule sparks debate By Gretchen Frazee The Trump administration could soon start to publicize the economic cost of listing a species as threatened or endangered, under new rules finalized this month. Continue reading
Aug 14 How monarch butterflies could be harmed by Trump’s endangered species rules By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Trump administration's decision to consider costs when protecting endangered species could hurt monarchs, which compete for habitat with soybean and corn farmers. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 5:21 How Trump plans to change the Endangered Species Act The Trump administration has announced major changes to the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law signed by President Richard Nixon that's credited with saving iconic species like the bald eagle and the grizzly bear. William Brangham talks to Lisa Friedman… Continue watching
Aug 12 Trump overhauls enforcement of Endangered Species Act By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The changes allow the government to put an economic cost on saving a species and end blanket protections for species newly listed as threatened. Continue reading