Learn English: Animal Protections Lifted for Gulf Oil Drilling (hard)

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Animal Protections Lifted for Gulf Oil Drilling

Protections for endangered animals are being waived for oil drilling.

A special US committee made this decision concerning the Gulf of Mexico.

This move aims to boost domestic oil production for national security.

Environmental groups strongly oppose this decision for vulnerable species.

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Original: BBC News (Science)

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#oil drilling #endangered species #Gulf of Mexico #national security #environmental protection

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