Deny pending LNG export permits to protect health, climate

The United States cannot afford to approve more permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports that will lead to higher domestic energy costs, severe public health impacts, and increased greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate change. The Department of Energy (DOE) must deny the six pending applications for LNG export terminals or expansions that have already been approved by federal regulators. These proposed projects in the Gulf Coast region will result in 149 premature deaths and over $2.3 billion in health costs annually from air pollution, disproportionately harming predominantly Black and Brown communities. Furthermore, the greenhouse gas emissions from these facilities directly contradict the Administration's climate goals and will exacerbate the burden of climate change globally. With affordable clean energy alternatives like solar and wind now widely available, economists and climate experts agree there is no justification for expanding fossil fuel infrastructure that jeopardizes environmental justice, public health, and climate action. Secretary Granholm has the data and analysis needed to determine that these additional LNG exports are not in the public interest. Approving these permits would prioritize corporate profits over the wellbeing of local communities and our shared climate future. The ethical choice is to deny the pending export licenses for CP2 LNG, Commonwealth LNG, Lake Charles LNG, Magnolia LNG, Port Arthur LNG, and Saguaro Energía LNG projects. This Administration has a critical opportunity to demonstrate environmental leadership by blocking this emissions-intensive infrastructure that perpetuates environmental racism and climate injustice. Prioritize the lives and livelihoods of Gulf Coast residents over the profits of the fossil fuel industry. Deny these permits to protect public health, advance environmental justice, and fulfill commitments to combat climate change.