Endangered Species Act Reauthorization Flight Preview

Living on Earth

Steve talks with Michael Bean, of the Environmental Defense Fund’s wildlife program, about the looming battle over the reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act. Opponents of the current act, including President Bush, say it needs to be overhauled to balance species protection against economic concerns. Environmentalists want it strengthened to protect entire ecosystems rather that single animal populations.

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