Activists deal setback to Long Beach LNG project

Opponents of a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in the port of Long Beach have dealt a setback to the cause at the latest City Council meeting:

100 activists showed up at a special Long Beach City Council hearing on April 2nd to oppose a liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Port of Long Beach. The meeting sparked hot debate as both opponents gave compelling testimony on this controversial issue.

All the other side could muster were paid union members. Not one local resident showed up to support the project on its merits.

"Of course, those guys are going to support an LNG terminal. They see it as job security. It won't be in the heart of their city and it won't affect their families, businesses, or quality of life. So why would union workers who don't live in Long Beach have a problem with an LNG terminal here?" said Bob Hattoy, California State and Fish and Game Commission.