The federal government is using emergency wartime funding to revive a long-stalled natural gas pipeline project in New York, bypassing environmental reviews and local opposition that have delayed construction for years. The move comes as part of broader efforts to accelerate energy infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns. Critics argue the decision undermines state-level environmental protections, while supporters say it’s necessary to bolster domestic energy independence. The project’s revival raises questions about how federal priorities may override local regulatory processes in critical infrastructure cases.
U.S. Taps Wartime Funds to Help Build Stalled New York Pipeline Crain's New York
