US panel exempts Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drillers from endangered species protections
A panel has decided to exempt oil and gas drillers operating in the Gulf of Mexico from certain endangered species protections. This move is expected to ease regulations for these companies, potentially impacting marine life in the region.
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A federal panel voted on Tuesday to exempt oil and gas drillers operating in the Gulf of Mexico from a decades-old law meant to protect endangered species including whales, birds and sea turtles.
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The meeting of the Endangered Species Committee was broadcast via a livestream.
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