"Debate Over Biden's Pause on Natural Gas Export Terminals"

The Biden administration has halted the consideration of new natural gas export facilities to assess their long-term impact on climate change and public interest, delaying the fossil fuel industry's expansion plans. This decision comes after increased pressure from climate activists and concerns about the facilities' contribution to planet-warming emissions. The pause affects 17 planned projects awaiting permits, but not existing or under-construction plants. The Energy Department will also analyze the economic impact of new terminals and their effect on global warming, while the gas industry opposes the move, citing threats to national security and American credibility.