US House Bill Would Allow Rubber Stamping of Dangerous LNG Gas Exports - CleanTechnica

The US House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would significantly limit federal review of the impacts associated with expanded liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. This legislation restricts consideration of how increased LNG exports affect the economy, consumer energy costs, climate change, and local communities. Over 150 climate and environmental justice organizations have opposed the bill, arguing that LNG exports worsen climate change, perpetuate environmental injustices, and raise energy prices for households and businesses. These groups emphasize the necessity of thorough Department of Energy (DOE) assessments before approving future LNG export authorizations. In response, the Sierra Club criticized the bill, highlighting that the rapid growth of LNG exports has primarily benefited fossil fuel companies while imposing costs on consumers and communities. Sierra Club’s Director of Beyond Fossil Fuels Policy, Mahyar Sorour, called for greater oversight rather than less, urging the Senate to reject the bill and instead focus on investments in clean energy and reducing energy costs. The Sierra Club, as a leading environmental