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The Endangered Species Act is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Dec. 28, 2023. It was enacted in 1973 to prevent the loss of wildlife and plant species and to preserve

With over 1,300 endangered or threatened species in the United States, newly compiled data shows states with the most number of vulnerable species.

With over 1,300 endangered or threatened species in the United States, newly compiled data shows states with the most number of vulnerable species.

  I. Introduction For too long, the environmental left has pushed a narrative that undeveloped land and wildlife are disappearing. This narrative has justified programs that expand government land ownership and the regulation of natural resources. The current Administration’s “30 by 30” proposal—that 30 percent of the nation’s land be conserved by 2030 to protect biodiversity—is a good example. However, the reality regarding U.S. lands, habitat, and wildlife is encouraging, with man...