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fromTruthout

1 week ago

Trump Admin Sued for Approving First BP Project in Gulf Since 2010 Disaster

Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over BP's new drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, citing safety concerns and inadequate spill response measures.

2 weeks ago

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

The Trump administration has teed up the entire Gulf region for a Deepwater Horizon sequel with its approval of BP's extremely risky ultra-deepwater drilling project, said Brettny Hardy, senior attorney at Earthjustice, one of the groups.

Environment

#rices-whale

Environment

Rice's whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Environment

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Rice's whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Rice's whales face extinction due to the Trump administration's decision to remove protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico.

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Expansion of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine species with extinction.

more#rices-whale

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

Trump exempts oil drilling companies from the Endangered Species Act by invoking special powers

The Trump administration used the 'God Squad' to bypass endangered species protections for increased oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

#endangered-species-act

Environment

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

Environment

Federal God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

SF politics

Washington's 'God Squad' assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico | Fortune

A U.S. panel is considering exempting Gulf oil drilling from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for marine life and a rare whale species.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

A meeting may exempt the Gulf oil and gas industry from Endangered Species Act protections, threatening endangered species like whales and turtles.

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

The Trump administration exempted Gulf oil and gas drillers from Endangered Species Act protections, citing energy competitiveness amid the war on Iran.

Federal God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

Oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is exempted from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for endangered marine life.

SF politics

Washington's 'God Squad' assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico | Fortune

A U.S. panel is considering exempting Gulf oil drilling from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for marine life and a rare whale species.

fromwww.npr.org

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US news

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

US Elections

Trump Does Foreign Accent in Rant About Naming Waterways Like Strait of Trump' After Himself

Trump humorously suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Trump during a speech at a Saudi-backed investment conference.

#oil-spill

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Environment

Lack of transparency about causes of oil spill in Gulf of Mexico fuels public concern

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Environment

Lack of transparency about causes of oil spill in Gulf of Mexico fuels public concern

Trump offshore plan tests oil execs' risk tolerance - and 2028 fault lines

Federal 2026–2031 offshore lease draft expands oil and gas lease sales across Alaska, California, and Gulf waters, prompting industry interest and political, legal challenges.

fromLos Angeles Times

5 months ago

Trump administration proposes oil lease sales off the Pacific Coast

Pacific, Alaska, and Gulf waters will be opened for up to 34 offshore oil and gas lease sales across 1.27 billion acres through 2031.

5 months ago

Trump administration planning to allow oil and gas drilling off California coast

The Trump administration plans six offshore lease sales off California (2027–2030) and expanded Gulf drilling, prompting strong state and environmental opposition.

fromMail Online

7 months ago

New double weather warning: 'tropical wave' headed to U.S.

Two developing tropical systems threaten the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and potential storm development, following recent damaging hurricanes Humberto and Imelda.

Humor

fromThe New Yorker

7 months ago

A Round of Gulf?

A President's leisure, corporate oil interests, and infrastructure intersect around Gulf of Mexico golf courses, pipelines, environmental impacts, and rebranded local sites.

Miscellaneous

fromMail Online

9 months ago

Warning as 23m Americans face tropical trouble brewing off US coast

A potential tropical system could develop into Tropical Storm Dexter, bringing heavy rain and flooding to Florida and nearby states.

US news

fromenglish.elpais.com

10 months ago

Trump's cellphone company included the Gulf of Mexico' on its coverage map

Trump Mobile's launch coincides with Trump's political anniversary, offering extensive services while maintaining the traditional name for the Gulf of Mexico.

fromThe Verge

Mexico is suing Google over how it's labeling the Gulf of Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico is suing Google for relabeling the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' for U.S. users, despite Mexico's objections.

US news

fromwww.dw.com

Mexico sues Google over Trump's renaming of Gulf of Mexico DW 05/10/2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is suing Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in its Maps service.

US news

fromNew York Post

Mexico sues Google for changing 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' after Trump's order

Mexico is suing Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico label to Gulf of America, in response to a U.S. order.

Mexico is suing Google over Gulf of America' label, Sheinbaum says

Mexico's lawsuit against Google stems from the latter's adoption of President Trump's term 'Gulf of America', which has created diplomatic tensions regarding territorial naming.

US news

US Elections

CNN's Harry Enten Sets Fire To Trump Gulf Of America' Rebranding: Has Gone Horribly!'

Trump's effort to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America has met with significant public resistance and lack of recognition.

fromwww.twincities.com

House follows Trump's lead with a vote to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America'

House Republicans passed a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, showcasing support for Trumpâs initiatives.

House OKs Bill Renaming Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'

The GOP-led House passed a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, facing opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

1 year ago

House Republican Botches U.S. Geography While Defending Trump's Gulf of America'

Rep. Harriet Hageman backed Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, citing pollution from Mexico as a reason to claim ownership.

US politics

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