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The case against liquefied methane gas exports [1]
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Date: 2024-09
When the Biden administration announced a “pause” on the expansion of liquefied methane gas exports, also known as liquefied “natural” gas (LNG), climate and community activists let out a momentary sigh of relief. Many lived near production facilities that were polluting the air and water, not to mention worsening the climate crisis.
In 2023, the U.S. became the largest exporter of LNG for the first time ever—outpacing Australia and Qatar. But as wealthy oil and gas companies continue to deceptively market the fuel as “natural" or "clean," its harmful effects on local communities and our planet have called into serious question U.S. plans to sell more of it overseas.
“We will heed the calls of young people and frontline communities who are using their voices to demand action from those with the power to act,” said President Biden, when announcing the pause.
At Oxfam, we’ve been holding wealthy polluters accountable for years. So, we’re going to explain what LNG is, the risks it poses to the environment and public health, and what must be done about it to meet the world’s climate goals.
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