Trump Admin Pushing Oil Drilling Exemption, Endangering Gulf Species
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The Trump administration is seeking a broad exemption from the Endangered Species Act to expedite oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security concerns amid Iran tensions. This move involves the Endangered Species Committee, or God Squad, which has only met three times in fifty years and granted just two exemptions. Environmental groups oppose this, arguing it sets a dangerous precedent for fossil fuel expansion. The Justice Department counters that national security overrides procedural steps, with a court hearing set for Friday. Experts warn these exemptions may not even address oil supply issues and could harm Gulf wildlife.
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