But opposition has grown from industry and landowners who say it hampers economic growth and property rights. Some lawmakers are trying to weaken the law.

It would be interesting to know who forms that opposition and how exactly the law hampers economic growth and property rights ...

Another important question: Is it essential that humanity have compassion and empathy towards animals on earth? — chiknsld

As much as humanity has engineered the planet, the answer is of course. The good thing is that compassion and empathy is also something important for our survival and prosperity also. We simply don't understand how we are changing the biosphere through our actions, especially in the long run, hence it's beneficial for us to try to keep a status quo with part of the biosphere and ecology.

As much as humanity has engineered the planet, the answer is of course. The good thing is that compassion and empathy is also something important for our survival and prosperity also. We simply don't understand how we are changing the biosphere through our actions, especially in the long run, hence it's beneficial for us to try to keep a status quo with part of the biosphere and ecology. — ssu

I agree if we keep track of species survival rates this in turn will allow us to keep an eye on the biosphere. :smile: