White House seeks ESA waiver to unlock Gulf drilling
TL;DR
The Trump administration is requesting an Endangered Species Act exemption to advance offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, arguing it serves energy and economic goals, while environmentalists warn of risks to endangered species and habitats and potential legal challenges.
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