Rhode Island LNG Proposal Appears Dead

The LNG terminal proposed for Weaver's Cove, in Rhode Island, is dead, in the opinion of Narragansett Baykeeper John Torgan.

Good news for residents of that area, no doubt. But is it bad news for those of us who oppose Broadwater's LNG terminal in Long Island Sound?

The Weaver's Cove proposal was shot down by the Coast Guard. In Long Island Sound, the Coast Guard thinks Broadwater can be operated safely, if a lot of conditions are met.

Also, Broadwater opponents have argued that there are enough other LNG terminals in the works to make Broadwater unnecessary. One less terminal makes that argument less compelling.