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August 3, 2022
In East Texas, organizers fight massive oil export pipeline planned for popular fishing grounds
Energy Transfer Partners, one of the nation’s largest pipeline companies, to build a pipeline to carry oil from the northern U.S. and Canada to a terminal where ships could fill their holds to carry that oil abroad. The project is part of an explosive growth in U.S. oil exports, which rose from an average of 42,000 barrels per day in 2010 to 3.3 million barrels per day in 2022, according to federal government figures.
Alexandra Shaykevich
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July 26, 2022
The market can't handle fast-tracking LNG. Neither can the climate.
In response to Russia’s war on Ukraine and soaring fuel prices, some U.S. politicians have been advocating for faster environmental review and approval of permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. But there is no need to rush. Neither the market nor the climate can handle a glut of LNG. And building all 20 LNG projects already authorized in the U.S. would consume 37 percent of U.S. natural gas, worsening gas prices and inflation for Americans.
Brendan Gibbons
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July 20, 2022
At least 20 major oil and gas plants proposed in flood zones
Despite the growing risk of flooding due to climate change and rising sea levels, a review of new energy projects shows that energy companies are proposing to build major facilities in flood-prone areas. At least 20 upcoming oil- and gas-related projects are planned in floodplains, many along the Gulf Coast.
Tom Pelton
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July 14, 2022
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Greenhouse gases are driving profound changes to the Earth’s climate, contributing to record-breaking heat waves and millions of acres of wildfires, among many other problems. Some industry advocates have tried to position natural gas as a “bridge fuel” to a green future. Oil & Gas Watch News examines the data and public records and sets the record straight.
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Updates for the week of Aug. 1, 2022
Public comment open on draft air permit for Magellan fuel terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas
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Manchin’s Donors Include Pipeline Giants That Win in His Climate Deal
August 7, 2022
EPA says it is looking for “super-emitters” of methane gas in Texas’ Permian Basin
August 5, 2022
Senate Democrats Produce a Far-Reaching Climate Bill, But the Price of Compromise with Joe Manchin is Years More Drilling for Oil and Gas
July 28, 2022
Playing with Fire: The Climate Impact of the Rapid Growth of LNG
June 9, 2022
Benzene Pollution at Oil Refinery Fencelines
May 12, 2022
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Manchin’s Donors Include Pipeline Giants That Win in His Climate Deal
August 7, 2022
EPA says it is looking for “super-emitters” of methane gas in Texas’ Permian Basin
August 5, 2022
Senate Democrats Produce a Far-Reaching Climate Bill, But the Price of Compromise with Joe Manchin is Years More Drilling for Oil and Gas
July 28, 2022
Playing with Fire: The Climate Impact of the Rapid Growth of LNG
June 9, 2022
Benzene Pollution at Oil Refinery Fencelines
May 12, 2022
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