<h1>Expedited Energy Permits Prioritize Fossil Fuels Over Green Tech, Raising Environmental Concerns and Regulatory Transparency Questions</h1> Green energy advocates argue for faster permitting processes, but the administration's approach primarily benefits fossil fuel industries. The Interior Department introduced expedited environmental review procedures for energy projects, reducing approval times from years to weeks. While claiming to streamline processes, the changes predominantly support traditional energy sources like oil and gas, not renewable technologies. Environmental groups criticize the modifications as potentially compromising safety and public input, viewing them as favoring fossil fuel interests over comprehensive environmental protection.