Trump Administration Meets to Bypass Species Law.
The Trump administration held a meeting called the ‘God Squad’. This group could approve projects harming endangered species. The goal was to allow oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
The ‘God Squad’ committee was created to review regulations. It has the power to approve projects that could hurt endangered animals. This decision removes protections from oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico. Donald Trump’s administration wants to change environmental rules. This is the first time this committee has met in over 30 years.
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Trump Administration Meeting
The Trump administration held a meeting called the ‘God Squad’.
Endangered Species Review
The committee could approve projects harming endangered species.
Gulf of Mexico Wells Exempt
Oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico are no longer protected.
‘God Squad’ Committee
The committee has not met in over 30 years.
Regulatory Reduction Plan
The decision is part of a plan to reduce regulations.