A little-known federal panel with the power to greenlight projects even if they could wipe out a species is about to convene for the first time since the George HW Bush era. As Bloomberg reports, the Endangered Species Committee—nicknamed the "God Squad" for …
Under Trump, the Endangered Species 'God Squad' Is Back
The U.S. Endangered Species Committee, known as the 'God Squad,' is reconvening for the first time since 1992 to override protections for endangered species if projects threaten their survival. This panel can greenlight developments like infrastructure, agriculture, or mining that may cause species extinction, affecting federal land use decisions and environmental compliance nationwide.