17 States Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act Rules

The video discusses new guidelines for the Endangered Species Act, which make it harder to consider climate change effects when listing species for protection and easier to remove species from the list. These changes have led to legal challenges from states arguing the changes weaken protections. The Trump administration claims the changes aim to modernize the Act. The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, has protected over 1600 species, preventing the extinction of more than 225 species.

What are the new rules regarding the Endangered Species Act that will go into effect?

How will the changes affect the consideration of climate change in wildlife protection?

What is the argument made by the states against the changes to the Endangered Species Act?

What was the purpose of the changes made by the Trump administration to the Endangered Species Act?

How many species does the Endangered Species Act currently protect, and what impact has it had on extinction rates?