Administration Seeks Drilling Exemption Threatening Whales
The Trump administration seeks an exemption from endangered-species laws to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Interior Department will consider the request at the Endangered Species Committee on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Scientists warn the proposal could imperil Rice’s whales — fewer than 100, possibly under 50 — and other protected species by increasing noise, spills, vessel strikes and habitat disruption.
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Credible AP report of a rare invocation of the Endangered Species Committee with broad, industry-wide implications. Scored high for scope, relevance, and credibility; moderated slightly for limited technical or legal detail about the committee's deliberations.
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