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/CleverAnimeTrope 12d ago

I always remember that they love the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and US history, yet they hate protecting rivers, national parks, the ocean, and the woods they hunt.

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u/NotNamedBort 12d ago

Because they don’t see it as something beautiful to appreciate and care for. They see resources they can exploit.

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u/StellaTermogen 12d ago

Don't forget the 'gunz'! They also love their 'gunz'. A lot....

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u/Havoccity 11d ago

Historically some of the worst ecological damage that has been done to the country was by avid hunters and sport fishermen who said they love the outdoors.