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Worried by Ukraine war impacts, environmentalists petition feds to dump LNG by rail

Environmental groups are urging the Biden administration to reverse a Trump-era rule that allows rail shipments of liquified natural gas (LNG).

By Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania

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Updated: 2020-12-10 09:21:18

Controversial Gibbstown, New Jersey LNG terminal gets final DRBC approval

The vote came after testimony from environmental experts, health professionals, community groups, and residents who fear pollution and the possibility of an explosion.

By Hannah Chinn/WHYY

Updated: 2020-12-09 13:36:00

Fears for safety and climate surround LNG export terminal planned on the Delaware River

Plans call for liquefied natural gas to be shipped 200 miles south down the I-95 corridor by truck and/or rail through some of the most densely populated areas of the East Coast to a terminal in New Jersey — and that worries a lot of people.

By Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania

LNG shipments by rail approved in US amid pipeline battles

The protesting states include Pennsylvania.
By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

15 states — including Pennsylvania — oppose Trump plan to allow LNG shipments by rail

The attorneys general of 15 states are opposing a Trump administration proposal to allow rail shipments of liquefied natural gas.

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press