‘God Squad’ withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge
The Trump administration invoked national security to grease the wheels for oil and gas exploration.
The Trump administration invoked national security to grease the wheels for oil and gas exploration.
Lawmakers should block an administration decision to exempt Gulf drilling from the Endangered Species Act.
The Endangered Species Committee approved an exemption for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf.
They say more than two dozen threatened or endangered species are at risk, including the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Citing the Iran war, the administration voted to waive endangered species regulations for oil drilling.
The White House is convening a special committee Tuesday to consider an exemption to the law for Gulf drilling.
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