The Trump administration's decision to roll back offshore drilling safety measures, introduced after environmental disasters under Obama, has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, citing risks to marine ecosystems.
Leaders in the oil and gas industry have embraced the rollbacks of safety regulations, arguing that they will stimulate growth and facilitate energy production, although environmental advocates warn it endangers public safety.
David Bernhardt's confirmation as interior secretary raises alarms among Democrats and environmentalists due to his past as an energy lobbyist, which fuels concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest in public land management.
With Trump's recent pipeline executive orders, the administration is poised to ease regulations, aimed at accelerating oil and gas pipeline projects, which some argue may come at the expense of environmental safety.
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