Federal ‘God squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 5 days ago • aljazeera.com

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran. A committee with ties to United States President Donald Trump has exempted oil and gas drillers in the Gulf…

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The Guardian - UK 5 days ago • theguardian.com

Federal ‘God squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

Critics say exemption exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whaleSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA US government panel on Tuesday exemp…

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