Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm

The Trump administration's proposal to scrap a drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico's Chaco Culture national historical park has alarmed conservationists and drawn scrutiny from Unesco. The move could allow oil and gas drilling near the world heritage site, prompting warnings of irreversible damage from opponents including tribal leaders and archeologists.

Source: theguardian.com

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