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Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are losing protections

Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.

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Lauren Sommer
Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.
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