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99% Invisible
The Wide Open
Feb 4, 2025
Nick Mott, host of The Wide Open, and Zig Plotter, a law professor and snail darter advocate, explore the fascinating legal battles to protect this tiny fish. They discuss how the fight sparked transformations in the Endangered Species Act, turning it into a key environmental law. The duo recounts the dramatic courtroom clashes and the grassroots activism that shaped a new era of conservation. Listeners will be captivated by the interplay of ecological urgency and personal stakes in this landmark environmental struggle.
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- The snail darter case illustrates how grassroots activism can effectively leverage environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act to challenge development projects.
- The Endangered Species Act, initially a bipartisan success, has evolved into a contentious focal point of debate reflecting shifting societal values regarding conservation.
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