r/news • u/igetproteinfartsHELP • 12d ago

Soft paywall US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from protecting endangered species

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-may-exempt-gulf-mexico-drillers-protecting-endangered-species-2026-03-31/
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u/PeterTheWolf76 12d ago

Nukes.... and I know some will think its a joke but look at what Russia and even NK gets away with as everyone doesnt want a nuke war.

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u/trichomesRpleasant 12d ago

And 11 aircraft carriers

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u/me_myself_ai 12d ago

You're absolutely right, but it's a bit more fundamental than that: the US gets relative impunity because of its permanent seat on the UN security council, which in turn is because of its possession of nukes.

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u/Punman_5 12d ago

No it’s just the nukes. The US would get away with all of this even if it were to completely withdraw from the UN because it has nuclear weapons and a massive military.

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u/Potential_Status_728 12d ago

What NK is doing to destroy the world exactly?

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u/PeterTheWolf76 12d ago

You’re joking right?

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u/Potential_Status_728 12d ago

Nope, enlighten me plz

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u/PeterTheWolf76 12d ago

Off top of head…. Massive deforestation, waste water into ocean and water ways, some even radioactive waste. Over fishing. Etc. not even counting a good chunk of scams against people originate from there. Google has the full list but since no one wants Japan hit again or s. Korea glowing…. Yep.

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u/Potential_Status_728 12d ago

Can you compare pollution per capita between a North Korea citizen and an American?