New LNG Terminal OK’d as Trump Scraps Regulations

Louisiana has approved construction for a fifth LNG export terminal, backed by the administration’s fast-track policy for fossil fuel projects. The newly permitted facility could boost natural gas exports but raises concerns about pollution in Gulf Coast communities already burdened by heavy industry. Under Biden, there was a moratorium on new LNG projects, but Trump reversed it to expedite approvals. While local officials tout economic benefits, environmental groups warn of long-term climate impacts and the risk of entrenched fossil fuel infrastructure.