Environmentalists reacted strongly against the Trump administration's recent decision to expedite fossil fuel project permits via emergency provisions. Citing a supposed energy emergency, the administration allows the US Army Corps of Engineers to authorize permits, bypassing necessary environmental reviews and public commentary. This move could potentially approve hundreds of pending applications, including crucial pipeline and power plant projects, raising severe concerns about environmental degradation. Critics argue that the claims of an energy emergency are misleading, especially given the US's already record-high oil and gas production levels.
This emergency proposal will increase climate change, destroy wetlands and leave people even more vulnerable in its wake.
The Trump administration appears to be gearing up to use false claims of an energy emergency to fast-track fossil fuel projects.
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