G7's Embrace of LNG and Russia's Sanctions on U.S. Officials Raise Climate Concerns.

The G7's endorsement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a temporary solution to the energy crisis has been criticized by environmental groups, who warn that it undermines efforts to combat climate change. While the leaders pledged to increase clean energy investments and offshore wind capacity, their approval of new gas investments to address energy shortages caused by the Russia-Ukraine war has drawn scrutiny. The G7 has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 60% and decarbonizing the power sector by 2035.