A $10 billion liquefied natural gas export facility proposed for the Louisiana coast sets up yet another clash between fossil fuel interests and environmental concerns. In short:The CP2 terminal project could enhance U.S. economic and geopolitical strengths but raises significant environmental and climate change concerns. The Biden administration seeks to walk the bleeding edge between reducing fossil fuel reliance and the strategic and economic temptations of the natural gas project. Environmental groups and scientists oppose the project, citing its potential to lock in long-term greenhouse gas emissions and threats to human health and local ecosystems. -- Ali Zaidi, national climate adviser.

Source: New York Times December 29, 2023 01:48 UTC