Liquefied natural gas

Hawaiʻi committed to 100% clean energy. Now it’s flirting with natural gas.

Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, wants to import LNG to slash energy bills. But the move might not lead to savings — and it could trip up the state’s climate goals.

By Julian Spector, Savannah Harriman-Pote . 9 July 2026

Worker in an orange shirt near a solar array with beautiful views of the city, Diamond Head, and the ocean — A rooftop solar installation overlooking Honolulu (AP Photo/Cathy Bussewitz, File)

Offshore wind

Trump’s $1B offshore wind payout to TotalEnergies sparks legal concerns

Offshore wind and legal experts question whether Interior has the authority to reimburse the oil giant for canceled leases, especially if it taps taxpayer dollars.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 March 2026
Liquefied natural gas

Why US LNG firms stand to profit from Iran war fallout

Countries may tap into America’s booming liquefied natural gas exports as Middle Eastern suppliers shutter. But renewables are a safer bet in the long run.

By Dan McCarthy . 6 March 2026
Liquefied natural gas

The US is exporting huge amounts of natural gas. Will it cost Americans?

The country must produce record levels of gas to keep pace with surging LNG exports, or the mismatch in supply and demand could spike domestic energy prices.

By Julian Spector . 10 February 2026
Liquefied natural gas

A US court struck down permits for controversial LNG projects in Texas

The D.C. Circuit Court’s decision could hinder progress on several Gulf Coast fossil fuel projects, marking a win for environmental justice advocates.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 August 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Biden's LNG export pause is already on the ropes

Climate activists saw the policy as a major win. Six months later, it has suffered a series of setbacks.

By Jake Bittle . 3 July 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Huge, controversial LNG export terminal gets green light from FERC

Climate activists have rallied to stop the Calcasieu Pass 2 facility, or CP2, in Louisiana. Now the final decision rests with the Department of Energy.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 27 June 2024
Liquefied natural gas

As Europe shifts to clean energy, does it still need so much US LNG?

Gas exporters point to Europe's energy demand to justify building more LNG terminals, but Europe's clean energy transition could change that calculus.

By Julian Spector . 28 March 2024
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Video: How the US fell in love with fossil gas — and LNG

Climate Town explains the problematic rise of U.S. fossil gas in a video produced in partnership with Canary Media.

By Canary Staff . 27 March 2024
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Video: Canary breaks down the fight over US LNG on the Weather Channel

Reporter Maria Gallucci explains how America’s intensifying debate over liquefied natural gas is coming to a head in South Texas.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 March 2024
Liquefied natural gas

How safe are LNG terminals? Nearby communities have no way of knowing

As more liquefied natural gas terminals are built along the U.S. Gulf Coast, residents say a lack of transparency leaves them unsure about the safety hazards.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 7 March 2024