Download PDF
We all know the dire situation our planet is in. In order to limit global warming to 1.5°C we must swiftly phase out fossil fuels. That includes gas, liquefied or not, as well as any fossil fuel industry schemes, such as fossil hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, that extend the life of fossil fuels.
LNG is frequently portrayed by industry and its enablers as a “safer” and “cleaner” alternative to “traditional” fossil fuels like coal, and it is falsely touted as a “bridge” to a net-zero emissions future.
This briefing offers a concise overview of why that could not be further from the truth and why it is especially worrying to see that the EU is the biggest LNG importer in the world.
LNG is neither clean nor cheap, and it poses significant risks to both human health and the environment. LNG accelerates climate breakdown by causing soaring greenhouse gas emissions, including prolific methane emissions, throughout its entire supply chain. Its production is also tied to severe human rights violations and environmental degradation, disproportionately affecting marginalised communities especially in exporting countries. Additionally, LNG’s market volatility risks creating economic instability by exposing consumers to unpredictable energy costs.
Read the full briefing here.
We think you’d also like:
Gas
Stopping climate breakdown means keeping all fossil fuels in the ground – including gas. Governments and banks must stop financing gas pipelines and terminals which would lock us into a fossil-fuel future.
