At this time of elevated…

At this time of elevated knowledge of climate change and how it is affecting all endangered species, it is time to step up our protection of these species, not downgrade it. There are many ways to provide for people, developing areas not of concern, increasing transportation options to further areas not affecting endangered species, etc. Frankly, if you affect them, you affect us. All these endangered species are, in effect, the "canary in the coal mine".