New Analysis Warns Trump Offshore Drilling Plan Could Trigger Thousands of Oil Spills

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By By Teresa TomassoniFeb 1, 2026, 9:45 am318 ptsTop
Conservationists say increased drilling could threaten already endangered marine species with extinction. By Teresa Tomassoni A sweeping proposal by the Trump administration to expand offshore oil and gas drilling could result in more than 4,000 oil spills in U.S. waters, according to a new analysis by the…

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