The ESA is the hero our wildlife deserves, and the American public on both sides of the aisle are overwhelmingly giving rave reviews for the protections it provides. The ESA’s highlight reel features some of our most iconic wildlife rescued right before they went over the cliff, including our national symbol, the bald eagle, along with the American alligator, gray whale, and so many others. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) marks its 50th anniversary this year, and we should be celebrating its success as our most effective tool to save species from extinction. As species struggle to survive-with more than a million facing the final curtain of extinction within decades-the biodiversity we depend on for clean air, clean water, and an abundance of healthy fresh food can’t afford another scene with more of the same. We are in the midst of a sixth mass extinction, driven by the worsening climate and nature crises. Wildlife are increasingly under threat as their habitats blaze and ecosystems suffer major losses. As another summer season brings movie blockbusters, it also brings headlines of extreme heat, poor air quality, and wildfires.
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