PolicyFriday, August 28, 2026The Guardian
Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
The recent decision by the Trump administration to rescind the 'roadless rule' exposes over 45 million acres of national forests to development activities such as road construction, drilling, and logging. This rollback could significantly threaten the survival of more than 400 endangered species, highlighting the urgent need for policy interventions to protect these vulnerable habitats.
