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.