Liquefied natural gas

A US court struck down permits for controversial LNG projects in Texas

The D.C. Circuit Court’s decision could hinder progress on several Gulf Coast fossil fuel projects, marking a win for environmental justice advocates.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 August 2024

Construction on the Rio Grande LNG export terminal in February 2024 (Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas for Canary Media)

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Biden's LNG export pause is already on the ropes

Climate activists saw the policy as a major win. Six months later, it has suffered a series of setbacks.

By Jake Bittle . 3 July 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Huge, controversial LNG export terminal gets green light from FERC

Climate activists have rallied to stop the Calcasieu Pass 2 facility, or CP2, in Louisiana. Now the final decision rests with the Department of Energy.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 27 June 2024
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As Europe shifts to clean energy, does it still need so much US LNG?

Gas exporters point to Europe's energy demand to justify building more LNG terminals, but Europe's clean energy transition could change that calculus.

By Julian Spector . 28 March 2024
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Video: How the US fell in love with fossil gas — and LNG

Climate Town explains the problematic rise of U.S. fossil gas in a video produced in partnership with Canary Media.

By Canary Staff . 27 March 2024
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Video: Canary breaks down the fight over US LNG on the Weather Channel

Reporter Maria Gallucci explains how America’s intensifying debate over liquefied natural gas is coming to a head in South Texas.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 March 2024
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How safe are LNG terminals? Nearby communities have no way of knowing

As more liquefied natural gas terminals are built along the U.S. Gulf Coast, residents say a lack of transparency leaves them unsure about the safety hazards.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 7 March 2024
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One big downside of LNG exports: Price swings for US gas consumers

The global gas trade has brought new volatility home to domestic markets — a factor the White House is considering as it reassesses the LNG buildout.

By Julian Spector . 6 March 2024
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Scenes from the South Texas LNG export fight

Take an in-depth look at Canary's visit to the Texas Gulf Coast, where major liquefied natural gas projects are progressing — and activists are working to oppose them.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Inside the fight to stop LNG export projects in South Texas

Construction on the giant Rio Grande LNG export terminal has started, and plans for more LNG infrastructure are underway. Local leaders are rallying to stop the projects anyway.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 February 2024
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This report puts a price tag on the climate impacts of US LNG exports

Drawing from the Energy Department’s own data, NYU researchers show that the climate harms of expanding LNG exports outweigh the benefits.

By Jeff St. John . 27 February 2024