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Celebrating 50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: Protecting Nature for Human Well-being.

The US Senate commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), highlighting its success in saving 99% of protected species from extinction. This law is crucial for maintaining healthy natural systems that provide citizens with clean air, water, food, and medicines necessary for healthy lives. The resolution emphasizes that conservation is fundamental to human prosperity and survival.
Key points
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has successfully prevented the extinction of 99% of species under its protection, including the bald eagle.
Protecting endangered species directly benefits citizens by ensuring clean air, water, and stable ecosystems essential for daily life.
The resolution stresses that the ongoing loss of biodiversity poses a fundamental threat to planetary life-support systems like pollination and water purification.
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Print number: 118_SRES_516
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-12-19