Sounds to me like electoral politics.
by Kali4niaND (2024-01-30 18:32:10)

In reply to: How do you see it working?  posted by ndsapper

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The Democratic party consists of radicals/absolutists, and pragmatists. Generally, the pragmatists are in control and win the day.

Biden needs the climate left to get re-elected. So, he has to bow in their general direction now and then to keep their enthusiastic support. Yes, politicians need to play politics to get elected.

My expectation is that Biden will appease the climate left with this pause and study. And that study will show that the world needs natural gas in plentiful supply in order to transition from dirtier fossil fuels to clean energy sources, and the pause will be lifted.

The article I linked indicated only a small number of projects will be impacted.

Your second from last paragraph would be the
by Raoul  (2024-01-31 09:03:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

preferred outcome, given where we are, and is probably as you suggest how the politics are being played by Biden.



It’s the logical answer
by ndsapper  (2024-01-30 18:37:02)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

Think I agree with all and if this “And that study will show that the world needs natural gas in plentiful supply in order to transition from dirtier fossil fuels to clean energy sources” becomes a fact all sides are willing to accept, and base policy off, it might be worth it!