US emissions with LNG exports could surpass 2005 levels by 2030
Jeremy Symons · LNG exports: America’s hidden ‘climate bomb’ · Dec 18, 2023 · at 39:49
Jeremy Symons warns that expanding liquefied natural gas exports could negate domestic climate gains and push U.S. emissions above 2005 levels.
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“We could actually be looking at being above 2005 emission levels by 20 30 and beyond when you count in the export emissions that we're producing.”
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