The most far-reaching and controversial environmental law ever adopted requiring the identification of endangered and threatened species is ____.
A) CITES
B) the Convention of Biological Diversity Treaty
C) the Endangered Species Act
D) the National Fish and Wildlife Law
E) HIPPCO

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The Endangered Species Act is the most far-reaching and controversial environmental law ever adopted requiring the identification of endangered and threatened species, providing for their protection, and prohibiting actions that harm them or their habitats. CITES is an international treaty focused on regulating international trade in endangered species of animals and plants. The Convention of Biological Diversity Treaty aims to conserve biodiversity and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of its benefits. The National Fish and Wildlife Law provides for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States. HIPPCO is a mnemonic for the six major direct drivers of biodiversity loss: Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population growth, Climate change, and Overexploitation.

The Most Far-Reaching and Controversial Environmental Law Ever Adopted Requiring