Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s plans for expanded offshore oil and gas drilling, arguing that the executive branch does not have the authority to undo protections granted by Congress. The lawsuit names President Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as defendants. Critics of Trump’s policy highlight the environmental risks of offshore drilling and the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy sources to combat climate change.
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