“The fear, he said, is that landscapes that are now protected will soon be dotted with drilling rigs.” “We have to have oil and gas development, obviously,” he said, “but we don’t have to have it on America’s most amazing landscapes.” Obviously? 🙄 Climate change also affects historic sites btw.
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan (Gift Article)Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.www.nytimes.com