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‘God Squad’ Waives Environmental Rules for Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Published: March 31, 2026
The panel voted to override Endangered Species Act restrictions on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, home to critically endangered whales and other imperiled wildlife. Read More.
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But the case against the California attorney general, prompted by his lawsuit over Exxon’s plastic recycling program, can proceed in Texas federal court. Read More
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