In delaying the approval process for CP2, the White House is directing the Energy Department to consider all greenhouse gas emissions associated with the project — not just its construction.
That could include emissions associated with drilling for and transporting the fuel, a change would also affect other pending natural gas terminals.
But that can only happen if President Biden is re-elected.
Energy politicsThe politics of climate change are a big factor in the White House making this move.
“They are not going to support this president unless he makes a bold move.”Slow walking the approval process of CP2 is just what activists like Ozane were looking for.
Persons:
Biden, Coral, Donald Trump, ”, ” Ozane
Organizations:
Energy Department, Energy, Republican
Locations:
Alaska, West Virginia, Gulf