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EPA: FERC’s Pipeline Environmental Impact Assessment Is Wrong

EPA: FERC’s Pipeline Environmental Impact Assessment Is Wrong

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) did not properly account for climate change in its environmental impact assessment of a $1.4 billion natural gas pipeline, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). FERC found that the 160-mile pipeline would have a limited impact on the environment, but the EPA argues potential emissions from burning […]

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    EPA: FERC’s Pipeline Environmental Impact Assessment Is Wrong

    EPA: FERC’s Pipeline Environmental Impact Assessment Is Wrong

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) did not properly account for climate change in its environmental impact assessment of a $1.4 billion natural gas pipeline, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). FERC found that the 160-mile pipeline would have a limited impact on the environment, but the EPA argues potential emissions from burning […]

    NOAA: Climate Change Fueled Deadly Louisiana Flooding

    NOAA: Climate Change Fueled Deadly Louisiana Flooding

    Climate change made last month’s historic deluge in Louisiana at least 40 percent more likely, a rapid attribution assessment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found. Coast Guardsmen use a flat-bottom boat to assist residents during severe flooding around Baton Rouge on Aug. 14. U.S. Department of Agriculture / Flickr Parts of Louisiana […]