B.C. Environmental groups calling on Premier Eby to align with American pause on Liquefied Natural Gas

VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — The Biden administration plans to pause liquefied natural gas (LNG) approvals to study their impacts on the climate crisis and economy.

B.C. environmental groups are pressuring Premier David Eby to follow suit.

“Today’s reports that President Biden plans to halt approvals of LNG terminals shows us true climate leadership means saying no to fossil fuel infrastructure,” said Peter McCartney, Climate Campaigner at the Wilderness Committee.

“This is great news for anyone living on planet Earth and we hope this move inspires Premier David Eby and his BC NDP government to finally abandon plans to radically expand fracked gas exports.”

Shipping LNG to electricity plants in Asia is as bad or worse for the climate than burning coal.

That’s because leaks can release methane, which is a well known harsh pollutant.

“The decision could not be more clear for Premier Eby and the B.C. government,” said Sven Biggs, Oil and Gas Program Director at Stand.

“Will they align themselves with the Biden White House and progressives across North America, on the side of everyday consumers and the climate — or will they side with Donald Trump and lobbyists for big oil and gas?”

 

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