Break In Case of Emergency The costs of LNG (w/ Kiki Wood and Clark Williams-Derry)
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Jul 24, 2025 
Kiki Wood, a Senior Oil and Gas Campaigner at Stand.earth, and Clark Williams-Derry, an Energy Finance Analyst at IEEFA, dive into the intricacies of LNG's environmental and financial costs. They tackle the myths of LNG as a cleaner transitional fuel, exposing the environmental toll of fracking and the dangers posed to Indigenous communities. The discussion also covers the financial risks of LNG projects and their potential to raise domestic energy prices. Advocacy and grassroots movements against LNG expansion are emphasized as crucial steps for change.
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LNG Not Cleaner Than Coal
- LNG is not cleaner than coal when considering full life-cycle emissions.
- LNG delays renewable energy adoption by displacing direct coal-to-renewable transitions.
Methane Leakage and Flaring Concerns
- Methane leaks at extraction, transportation, liquefaction and regasification phases of LNG.
- Significant unintentional emissions and continuous flaring release harmful pollutants locally.
Local Impacts of LNG Flaring
- Residents near LNG Canada face constant black smoke and loud flaring without prior warning.
- Communities endure unknown health impacts and feel powerless to influence industrial pollution near them.