Headline News:
- “Trump Administration Considers Endangered Species Act Exemption” • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that the Endangered Species Committee will meet on March 31 to address a potential Endangered Species Act exemption related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The existence of the Rice’s whale may be at stake. [CleanTechnica]
Rice’s whale (NOAA Fish Southeast, public domain)
- “Europe’s Fertilizer Crisis: Prices Surge Due To Iran War And Dependence On Russia” • The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis. The Iran war is driving up prices, as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. At the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies. Fertiliser markets are under pressure at the moment it is needed. [Euronews]
- “Brent Crude Oil Briefly Crosses $119 After Iran Hit Largest Qatari Energy Site” • The Iran war has seemingly escalated, with major oil and gas facilities being targeted by both sides. Brent crude oil traded briefly above $119 a barrel after Iran struck the largest energy site in Qatar after Israeli strikes against the Iranian South Pars gas field. [Euronews]
- “States, Cities Sue EPA Over Repeal Of The ‘Endangerment’ Finding Central To Climate Fight” • Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the EPA, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. [ABC News]
- “Pentagon Seeking $200 Billion More For Iran War, Official Says” • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will ask Congress for more money to cover the Iran war, as he wants to ensure current and future costs are covered “above and beyond.” A senior official confirmed that a $200 billion request was sent to the White House. [ABC News]
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