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Court OKs Massive LNG Project in Louisiana | Lake Charles News
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for one of the largest U.S. LNG terminals, approving the Calcasieu Pass 2 project despite fierce opposition from environmentalists and local fishermen who fear ecological harm and economic damage to the seafood industry. The ruling upholds FERC’s decision, calling impacts on fishing “moderate,” while ignoring claims that dredging harmed a state-funded oyster farm. Critics call it a climate and community setback, but legal battles continue — including a challenge over whether exporting LNG will drive up energy prices. Once complete by late 2027, the…
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