Court orders government to protect rare Gulf whales, sea turtles, and imperiled marine species from damaging effects of offshore drilling
August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
Greenbelt, MD The United States District Court for the District of Maryland yesterday struck down a flawed federal agency assessment that governs how endangered and threatened marine species should be protected from Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas drilling.
The National Marine Fisheries Service prepared the required assessment, known as a biological opinion . . .
Greenbelt, MD The United States District Court for the District of Maryland yesterday struck down a flawed federal agency assessment that governs how endangered and threatened marine species should be protected from Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas drilling.
The National Marine Fisheries Service prepared the required assessment, known as a biological opinion . . .