USA: Sierra Club Comments on DOE LNG Export Study

Department of Energy released a new report on the “economic impact” of allowing natural gas exports. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement in response:

“The law requires the Department of Energy to determine if more natural gas exports are in the public interest – so it is baffling that this report omits the serious threats increased fracking and gas production pose to our water, our air, and the health of our families.

“Even if we consider what’s actually included in this analysis, increased gas exports are expected to result in higher gas prices and lower wages for American families, meaning we pay the price here while the companies shipping gas overseas rake in the profits.”

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LNG World News Staff, December 07, 2012; Image: Sierra Club