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US Army Corps seeks to fast-track 600 'emergency' projects through environmental review

President Donald Trump has expressed support for a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, highlighting the project's potential for export to Asian countries.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting over 600 permit applications for energy projects under Trump's executive order, raising concerns about environmental impact.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy praised Trump's actions, claiming they boost global awareness of the pipeline project.
Environmental groups criticize the fast-tracked projects, arguing that they could harm critical wetlands and climate initiatives and suggesting that there is no actual energy emergency.

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Denver Gazette

US Army Corps revising list of energy emergency projects to fast-track

By Valerie Volcovici

2 days ago

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CBC News

Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project

Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska — comments that have drawn fresh attention to a project that's floundered for years despite support from state leaders.

2 days ago·Canada

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Political Wire

Trump Moves to Fast-Track Hundreds of Fossil Fuel Projects

“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has created a new class of ’emergency’ permits for fossil fuel projects, raising the possibility that pipelines, mines, power plants and other facilities could be fast-tracked for approval as part of President Trump’s demand to increase oil, gas and coal production,” the New York Times reports. “The move could reduce the opportunities for the public and local officials to weigh in on the effects of proposed proj…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Seeking Alpha

Army Corps to seek fast-track approval for 600 'emergency' projects through environmental review

The Army Corps of Engineers has identified more than 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Trump's National Energy Emergency declaration.

3 days ago·United States

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Reuters

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Trump's Army Corps seeks to fast-track 600 'emergency' projects through environmental review

The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency, according to data posted on its website.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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Inside Climate News

Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects That Would Damage Wetlands, Environmental Groups Say - Inside Climate News

The executive order declared a “National Energy Emergency” and directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to act swiftly on project reviews.By Amy GreenThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has marked for fast-track review more than 600 permit applications for projects under President Donald Trump’s “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” executive order that would disturb critical wetlands and waterways, environmental groups warned Wednesday.

3 days ago

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