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GOP demands to see science behind ban on natural gas exports


Published on 2024-12-14 20:22:18 - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
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  • Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a scathing letter to the Department of Energy recently, requesting for the fourth time that it reveal the scientific process used to craft its upcoming analysis of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports.

The article from the Sun Gazette discusses the Republican pushback against the Biden administration's decision to pause new approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. GOP lawmakers, led by figures like Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, are demanding to see the scientific evidence and data that the administration used to justify this ban. They argue that the decision lacks transparency and could harm U.S. energy security, economic growth, and international alliances. Critics within the GOP claim that the move is politically motivated, potentially influenced by environmental groups, and could lead to increased reliance on foreign energy sources like Russia. The administration, however, insists that the pause is temporary to update the economic and environmental analyses of LNG exports, aiming to ensure that future decisions align with climate goals and public interest.

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