Candice Black
Polly Springhorn (she/her)"On March 31, 2026, a rarely convened federal panel with the authority to override endangered species protections voted to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from key provisions of the Endangered Species Act, a move drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups and raising concerns about already imperiled marine life."
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https://wildhunt.org/2026/04/god-squad-waives-species-protections-for-gulf-drilling-amid-broader-policy-shift.html
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https://wildhunt.org/2026/04/god-squad-waives-species-protections-for-gulf-drilling-amid-broader-policy-shift.html
“God Squad” Waives Species Protections for Gulf Drilling Amid Broader Policy Shift
A rarely used federal panel voted to exempt Gulf oil drilling from endangered species protections, drawing legal challenges and environmental concern. The decision coincides with new USDA efforts to streamline environmental review, signaling a broader shift in how protections are applied.