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How Canadian LNG Impacts the Climate: Carbon emissions, fuel switching, and cleaner alternatives

Producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Canada will increase domestic emissions, undermine the global energy transition, and divert resources away from climate solutions. Our expert, Steven Haig, explains.

Deep Dive December 4, 2025

Why Canadian LNG Is Not a Path to Global Energy Security or a Stronger Domestic Economy

Unstable prices, costly infrastructure, and growing climate risks—these are just a few of the reasons why LNG is a risky bet for Canada and its trading partners.

Deep Dive July 10, 2025

Why Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion in Canada Is Not Worth the Risk

An analysis of the economic and environmental risks of liquified natural gas expansion in Canada.

Deep Dive June 4, 2024

A Precarious Pursuit

BP, TotalEnergies, and Eni stand to profit from Europe's dash for gas in Africa, while host countries Mozambique, Nigeria, and Senegal take the risks.

Deep Dive November 14, 2024

Nigeria’s Dash for LNG Risks Asset Stranding with European Gas Demand Forecast to Fall

Nigeria’s push to expand LNG production could put the country in a precarious economic situation as international demand for gas falls, according to new research by IISD.

Press release June 6, 2024

Canada sees west coast LNG revival as world scrambles for gas

Canada is taking a second crack at developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export industry on its west coast a decade after soaring costs and indigenous opposition derailed a previous wave of proposed LNG terminals.

IISD in the news August 29, 2022

LNG Canada starts exports to Asia and explores pathways to expansion

A ship has left B.C. for Asia with the first load of liquefied natural gas from the new LNG Canada terminal, ushering a new era in energy exports at a time when Canada seeks to diversify markets away from the United States. But IISD's Nichole Dusyk says, "Any further investment in LNG means doubling down on a volatile industry that is already showing signs of oversupply."

IISD in the news June 30, 2025

Why Canadian Liquefied Natural Gas Is Not the Answer for the European Union’s Short-Term Energy Needs

This investigation shows that Canadian LNG infrastructure would come too late to address Europe’s energy security needs and offer little benefit to Canada’s economy.

Deep Dive August 16, 2022

Europe’s Dash for Gas in Africa puts Private Profits First

Europe’s demand for gas is contributing to expansion of LNG projects in Mozambique, Nigeria, and Senegal. This favours the interests of European oil and gas companies over those of African countries, a new report shows.

Press release November 19, 2024

The world is moving off fossil fuels as Canada continues to live in the past

Like generals fighting the last war, our national debate is still dominated by fossil fuel exports. We’re still building LNG terminals and oil pipelines. While Canada’s auto strategy offered some support for EV buyers, Ottawa is still providing a half-billion-dollar taxpayer subsidy to a single diesel-engine pickup manufacturer.

IISD in the news June 3, 2026

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