"The Endangered Species Committee, often called the 'God Squad,' has the potential to roll back environmental protections by allowing exemptions from the Endangered Species Act, which could significantly impact wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico."
"Environmental organizations are raising alarms about the potential threats to wildlife, particularly a local species of baleen whale that is already on the brink of extinction, if the committee moves forward with exemptions."
"The meeting of the 'God Squad' is set to be streamed on YouTube, but the Trump administration's claim of public accessibility is being scrutinized, as the actual public engagement may be limited."
On March 31, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will hold a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee, known as the 'God Squad.' This panel could exempt companies from the Endangered Species Act, facilitating oil and gas projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental groups warn that this could endanger local wildlife, including an already nearly extinct baleen whale species. The meeting will be streamed online, but critics question its public accessibility. The committee consists of Trump administration officials and one scientist from NOAA.
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