A group of senators have sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to investigate and crack down on misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies and gas certification programs. Over the past decade, the gas industry has engaged in a greenwashing campaign in which third-party “gas certifiers” evaluate methane emissions from natural gas production, often utilizing unreliable and inaccurate technologies and methodologies.
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Briefing: G20 government finance enabled 82% of LNG export infrastructure expansion, breaking climate promises
This new briefing shows G20 government institutions were involved in financing 82% of new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal capacity built from 2012-2022, providing at least USD 78 billion in loans, guarantees, and equity investments for new LNG export terminal capacity projects.
Canadian LNG is “not the answer” to EU’s energy crisis & will end up stranded
As the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, departs Canada after his first official visit to the country, there are concerns that the Canadian gas industry is trying to exploit the Ukraine war to sell LNG European countries, including Germany.
American LNG is not the answer to European gas crisis
One of the leading trade associations promoting fracking in the U.S. sees Putin’s war in Ukraine as a flagrant opportunity to sell more LNG gas. And lots of it. They are calling on the U.S. to “unleash American energy’s strength and security”.
Momentum builds with stunning climate victories in Europe and USA
After what was dismissed as a disappointing COP 26 in Glasgow, in the last week we have seen significant victories in the climate fight on both sides of the Atlantic.
Briefing: Carbon Impacts of Reinstating the U.S. Crude Export Ban
The next president and Congress should reinstate the crude export ban in tandem with policies to ensure a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. A reimplementation of the ban would therefore require an ambitious and well-funded energy policy to prioritize justice and equity for workers and frontline and Indigenous communities in the necessary transition away from fossil fuels.
Protesters Demand that Oregon Gov. Brown #StopJordanCove
Yesterday, in excess of 100 people held a sit-in in the office of Governor Brown of Oregon, demanding she oppose the controversial Jordan Cove LNG plant. They sang “No LNG” and “Governor Brown, do your job”.
Dozens of Advocacy Groups Refute Energy Department Report Touting LNG Export Demand and Feasibility
Dozens of advocacy groups highlighted fundamental flaws in a draft federal study intended to assess the macroeconomic impacts of expanded LNG export.
DOE draft study on LNG exports ignores climate, lacks credibility
The latest draft study from DOE looking at the economic impacts of LNG exports is full of author bias and lacks credibility.
Jordan Cove LNG support group throws rocks from a greenhouse
A recent critique of our GHG analysis for the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export plant is replete with baseless conjecture.
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