John Podesta

John Podesta served as senior adviser to President Biden, counselor to President Obama, and chief of staff to President Clinton. He is the founder and the chairman of the board of directors of the Center for American Progress.

Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis

The Endangered Species Act brought U.S. wildlife back from the brink, but new pressures—from a changing climate to anti-science ideology in Washington—threaten nature as never before. Instead of simply defending the status quo, we need new ideas, smart reforms, and a bold vision of abundant nature.

By John Podesta and Drew McConville

/ 9 Feb 2026

Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis