# EPA to allow logging and mining in endangered species habitats

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to open protected habitats of endangered species to logging and mining activities. This reverses decades of conservation policy and threatens vulnerable wildlife. The decision is significant because it prioritizes resource extraction over species protection.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/10/epa-rollback-endangered-habitats-logging-mining) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:37:45 GMT