Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins The Messy Truth of America’s Natural Gas Exports
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Feb 7, 2024 President Biden's temporary halt on approving new LNG export terminals is explored, including its implications for climate change and carbon emissions. The potential increase in US LNG export capacity and the controversies surrounding natural gas exports are discussed. The trade-offs of US LNG exports are analyzed, including impacts on the energy system, consumers, and the global power sector. The influence of cheap natural gas and electricity on the US macroeconomy is examined, as well as the need for careful consideration in exporting natural gas. The growth of hybrid and electric vehicles is also highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Pause on Approvals for LNG Export Terminals and the Scale of LNG Infrastructure
01:50 • 5min
The Potential Increase in US LNG Export Capacity
06:53 • 18min
The Controversy and Climate Implications of America's Natural Gas Exports
25:14 • 2min
The Challenge of Climate Change in Investment Decisions
27:44 • 2min
The Trade-Offs of US LNG Exports
29:44 • 30min
The Impact of Cheap Natural Gas and Electricity on the US MacroEconomy
59:24 • 2min
Implications of Exporting Natural Gas and the Need for Careful Consideration
01:01:39 • 2min
The Growth of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
01:04:03 • 9min