The Biden administration’s pause on approving new liquefied natural gas export terminals was predicated on climate goals, but some analysts say that it could increase overall emissions, given that U.S. LNG is less emissions-intensive than other sources of power used by import-dependent countries in Europe and Asia.
A drop-off in U.S. supplies could force these energy importers to adopt less emissions-friendly alternatives, including a return to coal-fired power plants.
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