PolicyTuesday, March 31, 2026The Guardian
‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. government has authorized drilling in the Gulf of Mexico by waiving the Endangered Species Act protections for the rare Rice’s whale, amidst criticism that this decision exploits the current energy crisis linked to fossil fuels. Activists warn that such exemptions could have devastating impacts on endangered species and ecosystems.
