Pacific Northwest's GTN Xpress Pipeline Expansion Faces Heat, Ignites Controversy!

FERC's approval of the GTN Xpress pipeline expansion has ignited a firestorm of controversy.

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The project boosts the pipeline's capacity by 150 million cubic feet daily.

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Environmental groups, like Columbia Riverkeeper, vehemently oppose the expansion.

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Critics cite TC Energy's spotty safety record as a red flag.

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The decision clashes with West Coast states' climate goals.

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FERC Chairman Willie Phillips defends the approval amidst the uproar.

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The project's environmental impact statement downplays long-term adverse effects.

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Fracking concerns amplify environmentalists' opposition to the pipeline.

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The GTN Xpress controversy reflects the national energy-environment tug-of-war.

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