Outrage as Trump cites ‘emergency’ to fast-track fossil fuel projects
by Dharna Noor from on (#6VCXC)
Activists warn new designation for projects such as pipelines threatens US wetlands and waters
Environmentalists were outraged on Wednesday after the Trump administration moved to fast-track fossil fuel projects through the permitting process, with activists describing it as an attempt to sidestep environmental laws that could harm waterways and wetlands.
In recent days, the US Army Corps of Engineers created a new designation of emergency" permits for infrastructure projects, citing a day one executive order signed by Donald Trump which claims the US is facing an energy emergency" and must unleash" already booming energy production.
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