US appeals court rules Trump policy improperly denied protection to walruses
Other species threatened by sea ice loss, such as polar bears and some seals, have been granted protection.
June 3, 2021
ANCHORAGE — A U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration improperly denied Endangered Species Act protections to Pacific walruses, animals reliant on diminishing Arctic sea ice for survival.
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