A half-century after the U.S. Endangered Species Act took effect, officials say 99% of the animals and plants it protects have survived. But opposition has grown from industry and landowners who say it hampers economic growth and property rights. Some lawmakers are trying to weaken the law. (The AP 08/04/23) Endangered Species Act may be in peril, after helping prevent extinctions for 50 years | AP News
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