U.S. LNG exports could lead to a net decrease in global emissions

The author assesses the climate impact of granting federal approval to all proposed U.S. LNG export terminal projects, which would double U.S. export capacity by 2030. Results indicate a net decrease in global emissions through 2070. In the rest of the world, short-term emissions fall as reliance on coal drops, yet delayed renewable uptake drives long-term emissions up. Combining the […]