Gulf of Mexico

Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Decision to Exempt All Oil & Gas Activities in…

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Lawsuit claims Trump’s use of ‘Extinction Committee’ violates law in numerous ways. Washington D.C. — Gulf and environmental groups sued the Trump Administration today over its decision to strip Endangered Species Act protection from imperiled species threatened by oil-and-gas offshore drilling activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The unprecedented blanket-exemption would leave numerous Gulf species and … [continued]

offshore oil "During a BSEE-directed unannounced exercise in the Gulf of Mexico," by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE (Public Domain).

Hegseth Invokes National Security in Seeking to Exempt Gulf Oil & Gas Activities from Endangered…

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‘God Squad’ federal panel to meet next week to address exemption request. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration has invoked “national security concerns” to justify exempting all oil and gas exploration and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), according to a legal filing. The declaration, … [continued]

oil spill deepwater courtesy of NOAA Deepwater oil spill in Gulf of Mexica. Image courtesy of NOAA.

Gulf & Environment Groups Respond To Public Waters Sell-off To Oil Industry

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Amid Soaring Energy & Gas Prices, Trump Admin Draws Far Fewer Bids Than Dec. Sale NEW ORLEANS — Gulf and environmental groups responded to the Trump administration’s latest large-scale sell-off of public waters to the oil-and-gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico today. The Trump administration’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management … [continued]

offshore oil "During a BSEE-directed unannounced exercise in the Gulf of Mexico," by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE (Public Domain).

Hundreds of Thousands of People Across U.S. Voice Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Expand Offshore…

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Communities, local officials, and business oppose planned offshore drilling expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, January 23rd, marked the close of the 60-day public comment period on the Trump administration’s draft offshore drilling plan, which proposes an unprecedented expansion off of Alaska, Gulf, and California coastlines. Nearly 300,000 Americans submitted comments in … [continued]

Illuminators at Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio, with the 1 millionth panel produced at the facility.

Timberline Solar Roof, EV Battery Reuse in Madrid, 1000 Illuminators Jobs — Clean News Roundup

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In addition to our electric vehicle news roundup, here’s a new roundup on clean energy and energy storage stories. From solar roofs to EV battery reuse for stationary storage in Spain to community solar and virtual power plants — there’s a lot to share. Read on for all the fun! … [continued]