Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

The Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental groups are alarmed, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Environmental groups are alarmed, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent.
• They are working to block a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee, known as the "God Squad.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Environmental groups are alarmed, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent.
• They are working to block a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee, known as the "God Squad.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• They are working to block a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee, known as the "God Squad.
• The Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Environmental groups are alarmed, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent.