Foes of LNG call on state to say no


Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | 3 comment(s)

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CORVALLIS (AP) — Opponents of liquefied natural gas projects hope their protests will help fend off proposals that seem likely to get green lights from federal regulators, if history is any guide.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has yet to turn down any proposal to import superchilled gas, said Dan Serres of Columbia Riverkeeper at a meeting Tuesday in a church hall in Corvallis.

The agency may have three chances to approve such projects in Oregon, two along the Columbia River and one at Coos Bay.

“FERC is very cozy with the energy industry,” Serres said.

But, he said, the state can thwart the projects, such as by refusing the developers the permits they need.

“We’re the political backbone for Oregon to say, ‘No,’ “ he said.

Secretary of State Bill Bradbury also spoke, along with members of a statewide coalition, to a crowd of about 100 at a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hall.

He said the ports, terminals and pipelines required to import, process and distribute the gas represent a step backward in meeting Oregon’s goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

“It’s clear that we’re at a crossroad,” he said. “Do we move forward with energy policies that protect the planet or remain tied to an outdated, dirty technology like LNG?”
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Dave wrote on Jul 10, 2008 3:33 PM:

Have to agree 'Where is the state leaders', because if you read this article carefully, there is a VERY important message/KEY in stopping this nonsense ignorant useless idea called Lng:

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"FERC is very cozy with the energy industry, Serres said.

But, he said, the state can thwart the projects, such as by refusing the developers the permits they need"


It's obvious IF the state leaders including Gov Ted don't refuse the developers permits then they are just selling out Oregon citizens to foreign rich investors just so they can pocket some easy tax revenue!!! Stop this, stop the permits, because the MAJOR of Oregon citizens knows now Lng is not good for Oregon & there is a way to stop it also!!!!!!

Where are the state leaders wrote on Jul 10, 2008 12:26 PM:

Kinda pathetic that the so-called state Democrats leaders are on their knees to the the Republicans/Federal government on this useless (Gas going to California) expensive (Twice as expensive as natural domestic gas used presently in Oregon) outdated (Polluter) lng fossel fuel (Dependent on other foreign countries & should be working on other ways to supply our energy needs like solar, wind torbine, wave generators, etc instead of lng) that Oregon doesn't need or want! Kinda makes one wonder if the state leaders are selling out Oregon citizens for tax revenue to cover up their failed ways of running this state! Stand up to republican/federal dictatorship & show Oregon people you care by fighting this every which way possible!!!

JFred wrote on Jul 9, 2008 1:22 PM:

And just think for a moment, if two civil servants being paid by (all of) the people of Oregon had not made not so veiled threats against Jody McCaffree and a very few other citizens including Mr. Serres who opposed LNG in Coos County three years ago, Jody McCaffree - and not the tens of thousands of her followers from Florence to the California border - may still be the only person opposing local LNG. Bob Main was the first locally to benefit from the unrest, others will follow in November.


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