PNW LNG could be Canada’s biggest carbon polluter – Pembina Institute

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The debate continues over the development of a B.C. LNG industry, with the focus for the moment on the Pacific NorthWest LNG project.

Its future now appears to rest with the Trudeau cabinet, which is believed to be engaged in a delicate political balancing act regarding, its economic development, and carbon pollution reduction files.

The potential economic benefits of the Petronas-backed project have been well-documented, but its opponents are concerned federal government greenhouse gas calculations might have underestimated methane leakage associated with upstream fracking operations.

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DWIGHT FORD – Energetic City – April 06, 2016.

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