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Gobierno de Trump abre los hábitats de especies en peligro a la urbanización y revierte 50 años de legislación ambiental
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Ella Nilsen y Kit Maher, CNN
El Gobierno de Trump revirtió este viernes décadas de una ley ambiental de larga data que protegía a las especies en peligro de extinción, abriendo hábitats sensibles de esas especies protegidas a la perforación, la minería, la agricultura y el desarrollo inmobi...
Key takeaway Esa definición de daño fue ratificada por la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos en un fallo de 1995.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso County's unique biodiversity, with its blend of desert and mountain ecosystems, is home to several endangered species that could be affected by the Trump administration's reversal of the long-standing environmental law. The change in the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act may have significant implications for local conservation efforts, particularly in areas where urban development and natural habitats intersect. As the city of El Paso continues to grow and expand, the new rule could pave the way for increased development in sensitive areas, potentially threatening the habitats of protected species such as the Mexican gray wolf or the Rio Grande silvery minnow. Local residents and environmental groups will be watching closely to see how this change plays out in El Paso County, and whether it will lead to increased conflict between development and conservation interests.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Ella Nilsen y Kit Maher, CNN
El Gobierno de Trump revirtió este viernes décadas de una ley ambiental de larga data que protegía a las especies en peligro de extinción, abriendo hábitats sensibles de esas especies protegidas a la perforación, la minería, la agricultura y el desarrollo inmobi...
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