FERC faces legal challenge over Louisiana LNG terminal approval

Environmental and local groups have petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals to block the construction of a massive liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana, arguing that FERC failed to consider environmental justice and climate impacts.

Sara Sneath reports for DeSmog.

In short:

Opponents argue that FERC’s approval of the CP2 LNG facility ignored its potential to increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm local communities.
The petitioners include environmental groups and commercial fishers concerned about air pollution and disruption of fishing areas.
A recent court decision against FERC in Texas may influence the outcome of this case.

Key quote:

“FERC made a terrible and unjust decision when they approved CP2, but it’s not too late for the court — or even the Commission — to right this wrong.”

— Travis Dardar, founder of Fishermen Involved in Sustaining our Heritage.

Why this matters:

The LNG facility could significantly worsen air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Local fishers also fear the project will damage their livelihoods by further degrading fishing grounds already affected by existing LNG terminals.

www.desmog.com

Senator Whitehouse puts climate change on budget committee’s agenda

For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mounting threat of climate change. Now he has a powerful new perch.

Credit: jmattaikenjd2009/Pixabay

British Columbia's election may shift climate and Indigenous policies

British Columbia’s upcoming election presents voters with a choice between the BC NDP’s progressive approach to climate action and Indigenous rights and the BC Conservative Party’s climate denial and opposition to shared land use with First Nations.

Arno Kopecky reports for The Walrus.

Keep reading...Show less

Read the Full Article on

thewalrus.ca

FERC faces legal challenge over Louisiana LNG terminal approval

FEMA nears disaster fund crisis as hurricanes drain resources

Climate change is driving stronger hurricanes as cities remain unprepared

Floods and disinformation threaten Black voter turnout in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Hurricanes force some Floridians to face the impossible cost of evacuating

Oregon utility faces climate lawsuit for misleading customers

The fight to protect water in Fort Chipewyan grows urgent

British Columbia's election may shift climate and Indigenous policies

Houston area has more than 100 unauthorized air pollution events already this year

An EHN analysis finds nearly half were related to flaring.

LISTEN: Mokshda Kaul on making the clean energy transition work for all

“Coalitions become this interesting way to create buy-in.”

Op-ed: Is plastic the biggest climate threat?

A plastics treaty for the climate and health must address overproduction of plastics and head off the petrochemical and plastic industry’s planned expansion.

Residents say Pennsylvania has failed communities after state studies linked fracking to child cancer

Last year Pennsylvania Department of Health studies showed increased risk of childhood cancer, asthma and low birth weights for people living near fracking. Advocates say not enough has been done since.

The fossil fuel industry is disproportionately harming low-income and minority women: Report

“Women, in all of their diversity, must be at the center of climate and energy decision-making.”

Op-ed: People need shelter from climate change — their health hangs in the balance

The discourse on climate resilience must include affordable housing policy solutions.