Federal regulators approve natural gas pipeline expansion through Oregon, Washington – Oregon Capital Chronicle
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UPDATED at 2:51 p.m. with additional reactions. Despite opposition from Northwest Democratic leaders, federal regulators voted unanimously Thursday to allow more natural gas to flow through Oregon, Idaho, Washington and northern California.  The decision, made after a 10-minute reading of agenda items by the four members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, allows Calgary-based TC […]
    • kersplooshAEnglish
      9•8 months ago

      The headline is misleading. The pipeline already exists. Some equipment along the line is being upgraded, and it will be able to carry slightly more gas.

      • @[email protected]English
        3•8 months ago

        I know that it’s an expansion, and not an entirely new line. It still really sucks.

        Increasing delivery of fossil fuels in with our current understanding is infuriating. It hurts the environment, and with nearly every government requiring emissions to be reduced, which should reduce how much this line needs to transport, it’s not a long-term investment. It’s just the oil company trying to smash and grab as much as they can before they head out the door.