‘Gold rush’ for gas production threatens to lock in global heating

New dash for gas driven by energy disruption and rising prices spurns warnings to cease exploration to meet 1.5 heating limit

Countries around the world are pouring funds into new natural gas facilities that could destroy the chances of limiting global heating, in response to soaring energy prices and the war in Ukraine.

Governments including the US, Germany, the UK and Canada are investing in new gas production, distribution and use as they seek to sanction Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, according to new research.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/08/gold-rush-for-gas-production-threatens-to-lock-in-global-heating

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