Louisiana’s proposed L.N.G. export terminal: A climate conundrum for Biden – GWC Mag

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.

— David Gelles, Clifford Krauss, and Coral Davenport report for The New York Times.

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.

Key quote:

“We continue to be diligent about ways to grow the economy, to strengthen our energy security, to boost U.S. manufacturing, create jobs and meet that climate imperative.” — Ali Zaidi, national climate adviser.

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