Brexit Pushing Ireland Towards US Fracked Gas, Putting Climate Commitments at Risk

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By John GibbonsMay 15, 2018, 6:00 am104 pts
Environmental groups have united in opposing a massive new terminal that would receive fracked gas from the US in a protected area on Ireland’s west coast. They fear the plan runs counter to Ireland’s newly agreed climate commitments and is contrary to the country’s decision to ban fracking. The public…

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