Defending The Endangered Species Act

Since earth was created, there has been a natural phenomenon of species across the globe appearing and disappearing. However, in the past century, many species of animals have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Mainly, this rapidly occurring issue is caused by humans. Humans that contribute to the harmful actions that cause side effects such a pollution, deforestation, habitat loss and poaching. The natural rate of extinction pales in comparison to the extinction rate caused by all of these. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the current rate of extinction is 11,000 times greater than the natural extinction rate. Several different efforts have been made in order to stop or slow down the extinction of earth’s species. The Endangered Species Act is possibly the most successful example of these efforts. It’s main purpose is to get a commitment from the American people that they will work hand in hand to help save species that are at risk of becoming extinct and never returning. This act was put in place in 1973 and since then, no other law about the disappearance of wildlife has been quite as accomplished. Many different species that are protected under this law are either fully recovered or on their way to becoming safer. Laws like these are helping many different creatures left and right, however, at the alarming rate that they are disappearing, something else needs to be done. What people don’t seem to realize is that we depend on many of the animals that we are

A world without animals is a scary thought. There are many animals that will become extinct and many that are endangered. The Endangered Species Act is a good thing because it has provided a set way in helping to protect different species. The Endangered Species Act was signed by past president Richard Nixon, and it was passed with 99% support from Congress. They wanted to protect different species no matter what. Between 40%-50% of endangered species in the U.S. have made improvement, but others are moving toward extinction. The law has helped in the rebirth of 36 species, but a similar number has disappeared. The mixed record on restoration and the impact it has on business has turned the ESA into a one-sided playing field (Male). There are ways humans contribute to species of endangerment by destroying habitats, the introduction of exotic species and hunting. Natural causes such as global warming are another factor that has contributed to species endangerment. The Endangered Species Act has helped to save animals such as the american alligator, the bald eagle, grizzly bears and many others. It is used to prohibit the hunting of these animals. The Endangered Species Act has some negative impacts so there are people who are in support of the while others are not. It could be more effectively enforced by encouraging people to minimize harm to animals and to participate in recovery projects. These recovery projects are being used to help protect endangered species. The

disagreed upon for various reasons, the effects of hunting have been and will continue to

Forests have been cut, crops planted, pastures seeded, and urban areas paved. One of the most troubling consequences of human modification of ecosystems is an ongoing loss of species and therefore a loss of biodiversity around the world. The current extinctions have a human cause: habitat loss (such as clearing of tropical rainforests); the introduction of invasive species; unregulated hunting and fishing; and pollution of water, air, and

Could the Endangered Species Act itself become endangered with the current debates? Recently, many conservation advocates and government officials think so, pointing to the proposed policy change that could make it harder for wildlife to receive protection under the Act. So, what does the future hold for the Endangered Species Act? With more than 40 years since the passage of the ESA in 1973, politicians and environmentalists alike have analyzed the realities of the Act, creating an interesting current state of debate regarding conservation. With poor administration and provisions designed to promote good science and good sense flouted, the Act needs to change and improve to find the best middle available between the suppression of economic activity and the preservation of species within the United States. The Act now more than ever is in need of political cooperation that can both revive and reform it to best protect against future challenges and obstacles otherwise the act will eventually be rendered useless due to it ineffectiveness, falsified science, and lack of consistency.

Tribal rights were Massively impacted by the Endangered Species Act. There is an order that clarifies and tells how American Indians are impacted by the Act and what is done for them about it. The order explains how federal government and American Indians are connected, also how the federal government is helping American Indians because of acts like the Endangered Species one. This Order further acknowledges the trust responsibility and treaty obligations of the United States toward Indian tribes and tribal members and its government-to-government relationship in dealing with tribes ( fws ) . U.S. can't just ignore the impact on the Indians that could create controversy. The Endangered Species Act effects American Indians lifestyle and what

We must be more flexible in what do to protect endangered species. Protecting a habitat will introduce more species to that habitat, creating an overpopulation and larger habitat that could endanger each other. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be doing more community outreach. The State level should be getting more involved. There are ~2000 national species on the list right now.

In the article “How to Worry About Endangered Species” by Tom Regan, he attempts to explain why we shouldn’t give members of endangered species any more rights or importance than individual organisms of any species. According to the rights view, which is the moral view to which he subscribes, we ought to protect endangered species, not because there are fewer of them, but because individual organisms which are part of that species already have valid moral claims and rights. Regan believes that to single out the endangered species for protection solely on the basis of their diminishing numbers leads to the misunderstanding that these animals should be the only ones to be protected and included in our moral community. He continues further to

Did people ever see many bald eagles when they were young? There is a disagreement about whether or not the endangered species act is effective at protecting species from extinction. There are some people that argue that they aren't doing good at protecting the many species. The endangered species act is helping protect many of the bald eagle population from becoming extinct.

What are the origins and history of the Endangered species act?Congress started the Endangered Species Act in 1966 to list native animal species as endangered animal and give them more protection than they had. They tried to create the animals home like the habitat they live and so they can survive longer and not go to extinct. So as time goes by they are collecting more and more extinct animals to give more population in the species.

Extinction is nothing new to animal and plant species around the earth. Over the course of time on the earth there have been five mass extinctions, with many predicting that a sixth has already begun due to human fault. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was designed to save both animal and plant life from these great feat. The ESA has seen only a 2% recovery rate since it enactment (Why is U.S. Recovery Rate (2%) for Endangered Species So Low?). Many critics and politicians have been calling for a reformation of the act for years. The ESA is in need of a change in the following areas funding distribution, time it takes to list a species on the endangered species list, and habitats on private land.

United States have announced climate changes globally caused alarm that allows European involvement to work together for the purpose to slowdown process of extinction species. It have occurred throughout our planets many species developed as other die out balance the ecosystem in result spices are loss for ever. The importance of these concern have accelerated extinctions can be directly caused to human impact upon the natural environment in the form of hunting, fishing, agriculture, development, pollution, habitat encroachment and disease (European Union). I n 1973 the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was established to represent important environmental laws success stories. In corresponded with Carlos Aim Endangered Species Act

Bill Freedmen, author of “Endangered Species—Human Causes Of Extinction and Endangerment” notes, “scientists approximate that present extinction rates are 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the average natural extinction rate.” These distressing numbers should be acted upon to save the endangered species and avoid the catastrophic change to this planet if these species were to become extinct. In order to produce change, people need to recognize that habitat loss, climate change, and poaching are all factors in why our animal species are going extinct.

The world is facing many serious issues in this day and time. One of the major one is endangered species. These organisms are living on the edge of extinction. There are many things that threaten these species like loss of habitat, lack of food, hunting and many more. The victim of this horrendous crime against living organisms is the fastest running mammal called Cheetah, scientifically known as “Acinonyx jubatus”.

Did you know that the endangerment or eventual extinction of a species causes the endangerment and extinction of other life forms, eventually leading to a negative impact on human well-being? Currently, the endangered species list includes 16,306 species that are endangered and at risk of extinction, and 785 species have already gone extinct (Kasnoff). On the list of endangered species is the adorable sea otter. Sea otters are not only cute, but they play an extremely important role in the ecological preservation of Pacific kelp forests.