The Biden administration has decided to postpone the consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia have increased following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden’s decision aligns with environmental concerns about the potential rise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and associated emissions. The administration cited the need for better economic and environmental analyses of LNG projects, considering potential cost hikes and greenhouse gas emissions’ impact. Industry groups criticized the decision, while environmentalists welcomed it.