The U.S. government is invoking emergency wartime powers to accelerate construction of a stalled natural gas pipeline in New York, bypassing environmental reviews and local opposition. The move comes as energy officials cite national security concerns over reliance on foreign gas supplies amid geopolitical tensions. Critics argue the decision undermines long-standing protections for wetlands and tribal lands, raising legal and ethical questions. The project’s revival highlights broader tensions between energy infrastructure needs and environmental safeguards.
US Taps Wartime Law to Help Build Stalled New York Pipeline Bloomberg.com
