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Video
Podcasts
- Gordon Shearer, CEO Hess LNG, Energy podium podcast — Platts, 2007 Apr 17
- Locate LNG supply terminals near the market.
- It's much easier and more economical to expand existing LNG terminals than to build new ones.
- High natural gas prices are undermining the industry.
- We may be betting too much on natural gas.
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Radio
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Radio Programs
TopMaine Public Radio (MPBN Radio)
CBC Radio Saint John / Halifax > Information Morning
CBC Radio Saint John / Halifax > The Current
WERU > RadioActive
PBS > News & Views > NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Maine Public Radio (Windows MediaPlayer required — free download)
2008
- [Quoddy Bay] LNG Plan Delayed, 2008 Oct 17, Reported by: Keith McKeen
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has dismissed Quoddy Bay LNG from the federal permitting process.- LNG Battle Dismissed by Federal Court, 2008 Aug 22, Reported by: Anne Ravanna
After being reversed by the First Circuit Court of Appels in Boston, returning the case to Bangor Federal Circuit Court Judge Woodcock, the judge criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for its procedural behavior, but dismisses the case. Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon (We Take Care of Our Land) plans to appeal the case, once again.2006
- Tribal Opponents of LNG File Suit Against Federal Government, 2006 Apr 18, Reported by Fred Bever; Windows Media Player required.
- Robbinston Approves LNG Terminal, 2006 Jan 11, Reported by: Sara Nics
2005
- Opponents Plan Study of LNG Impacts, 2005 Nov 7, Reported by: Barbara Cariddi
- Two LNG Developers Flesh Out Plans That Involve the Same Town, 2005 Jul 18
2004
- Proposed Energy Project Sparks Discontent In Harpswell, 2004 Dec 12, Reported by: Fred Bever
Lobstermen and supporters protest an LNG project they say could ruin their way of life. There are also some strong supporters in the community.- Sears Island Possible Site Of LNG Facility, 2004 Nov 18, Reported by Fred Bever
Baldacci administration confirms that a company is serious about an LNG terminal at Sears Island.- Gouldsboro Reacts to LNG Plan, 2004 Sep 2, Reported by Jennifer Mitchell
Gouldsboro area residents express mixed feelings regarding proposed LNG project.- Controversy Anticipated Over Approval Of LNG, 2004 Aug 18, Reported by Fred Bever
The Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point embrace the LNG project. Save Passamaquoddy Bay — a 3-Nation Action opposes the project.- Passamaquoddies Vote On LNG Plant, 2004 Aug 17, Reported by Fred Bever
The Passamaquoddies at Pleasant Point to vote on proposed LNG terminal on their reservation.- Irving Oil Wins Approval For LNG Terminal, 2004 Aug 9, Reported by Jennifer Mitchell
What impacts will the Saint John, NB, proposal have on the Northeast market.- LNG plan draws mixed reactions among Passamaquoddies, 2004 Jul 27, Reported by Fred Bever
At least 8 LNG proposals have recently been thwarted by local concerns over environment and safety.- Feuds Ongoing Over Site For LNG Terminal, 2004 May 25, Reported by Barbara Cariddi
Energy companies have been scouring the Eastern seaboard for LNG terminal locations.- LNG Backers Focus On New Site In Southern Maine, 2004 May 5, Reported by Jeanne Baron
A Casco Bay island is the debate focus over an LNG terminal in Maine.- Searsport Debates Natural Gas Terminal, 2004 Apr 7, Reported by Charlotte Renner
Harpswell refused an LNG terminal, but the company is still pushing.- Proposed Energy Project Sparks Discontent In Harpswell, 2004 Dec 12, Reported by: Fred Bever
Lobstermen and supporters protest an LNG project they say could ruin their way of life. There are also some strong supporters in the community.- Harpswell Gas Depot Supporters Unveil Estimated Spin-off Benefits, 2004 Feb 20 Reported by: Fred Bever
CBC Radio — Saint John, NB / Halifax, NS
The Current
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2009
Webmaster’s Comments: This story provides one more reason why Calais LNG is inappropriate for the Passamaquoddy Bay area.
Ideas
2012
- 2012 Sep 10 & 11 — Risk, Part 1 & 2 — Decisions are subject to bias, even those of experts. How do we live with uncertainty and make good decisions? In Part 2, black swan events, willfull blindness, cognitive disonance, and confirmation bias are discussed regarding risk taking.
Information Morning
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2008
2006
- Support Divided For LNG Terminal In Maine — 2006 Jul 19; 7min 33sec
- Maine Politicians Eliminate Minutes From Council Meetings Because Of LNG Project - Diana Graettinger — 2006 May 23; 7min 29sec.
- 300 Attend LNG Information Meeting In St. Andrews — 2006 Feb 16; 7min 5sec.
- The Candidates From New Brunswick Southwest Debate The Issues [including LNG] — 2006 Jan 10; 17min 46sec.
- Fishermen Not Allowed To Tie Up In The Port Of Saint John [due to security measures] — 2006 Jan 6; 10min 03sec.
2005
- There Is A Renewed Effort To Get An LNG Terminal In Maine Opposite Deer Island — Dianna Graettinger, reporter for the Bangor Daily News. 2005 May 25; 5 min 46sec.
- Saint John Property Tax Deal Not Kosher — Elizabeth Weir, New Brunswick's Leader of the NDP, talks about the property tax deal she thinks the province is giving to the Irvings at the cost of the tax payer. 2005 Apr 6
- LNG & Saint John Property Tax Deal — Red Head Residents Let The Mayor And Council Know Their Feelings About The LNG Deal. 2005 Apr 5
- Our Political Panel Has A Go At Council's LNG Decision 2005 Mar 31
- Hundreds Pack Common Council Chambers To Express Their Feelings On The Lng Tax Deal 2005 Mar 30
- Community In Maine Offered Zero Property Taxes For Life In Exchange For An LNG Terminal — Diana Graettinger; 2005 Mar 23
- Our Lunchtime Panel Discusses The LNG Deal 2005 Mar 18
- What Is Repsol's Part In The LNG Terminal Deal — Barbara Shook 2005 Mar 17
- Other LNG Sites Seem To Pay More In Taxes Than Enterprise Saint John Suggests - Connell Smith 2005 Mar 16
- Enterprise Saint John Tells Of The Spinoffs From The LNG Project — Steve Carson 2005 Mar 16
- Irving Receives Big Tax Concessions To Build LNG Terminal — Norm McFarlane & Michelle Hooton 2005 Mar 15
2004
- MP Greg Thompson Leading the Charge in Opposition to the LNG Terminal in Maine 2004 Sep 3; 48 KB
- LNG Environmental Impact Assessment — James Fay 2004 Aug 23
- Passamaquoddy Tribal Representative Says The LNG Terminal Will Secure The Financial Future Of His Community — Fred Moore 2004 Aug 19
- Passamaquoddy Tribe Votes To Accept A Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal At Pleasant Point, Maine 2004 Aug 18
- Irving Receives Approval For Liquefied Natural Gas — Daniel Goodwin 2004 Aug 9
- Safety Issues With Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals Near Populated Areas — James Fay 2004 Jul 15
- Quoddy Bay, LLC’s Donald Smith advocates for Pristine Environments 2004 Jul 14
- Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Proposal for Maine Has Campobello Island Residents Worried — Joyce Morrell & Janice Meiners 2004 Jul 1
WERU-FM > RadioActive
2006
- A report on the Passamaquoddy lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs — 2006 Sep 28
- Interview about The Whole Bay Study: A study outlining the potential economic impacts of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay has just been released. (Second story in the recording.) — 2006 Aug 17
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Public Hearing: Testimony recorded at a public hearing concerning the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility at Split Rock on Passamaquoddy land, an area considered by many in the tribe to be sacred. — 2006 Apr 20
- Hancock County Jail Volunteers and Passamaquoddy Resistance to LNG, including: Passamaquoddy resistance to proposed LNG facility in Washington County (Maine) — 2006 Apr 6
2005
- Multi-Topic Program, including: Members of the Passamaquaoddy tribe who are worried that a potentially dangerous liquified natural gas facility will be built in Washington County without adequate consideration of the possible impacts, are suing the Bureau of Indian Affairs after that agency gave the project a green light. Today we'll speak with Mary Bassett, Passamaquoddy tribal member and representative of the group "We Protect Our Land" to learn more. — 2005 Nov 10
- LNG / Passamaquoddy Update: An interview with Linda Godfrey from the group, Save Passamaquoddy Bay on the fight to stop the building of an Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal along the coast in northern Maine. — 2005 Oct 20
- LNG / Passamaquoddy Update: Continuing coverage of the effort to build a liquified natural gas facility on Passamaquoddy land in Maine - and the fight against it. — 2005 Jul 14
- Plum Creek Development, Fair Trade Policy, LNG / Passamaquoddy Update, including: Update on proposed (LNG) liquified natural gas facility on Passamoquaddy land. — 2005 Jun 2
- Brian Tokar on Genetic Engineering and an LNG Update — 2005 May 12
- Resolution Against GMOs Passes in Brooklin, Maine. Perry Voters Oppose Building LNG Facility in their Community — 2005 Apr 7
- DHL, LNG and GMOS — 2005 Mar 24
- Responses to Public Hearing on Liquidfied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility — 2005 Mar 17
- LNG Project at Pleasant Point Update & Info on Maine Citizen Trade Policy Commision Hearing, including: Two members of the Passamaquoddy tribe who oppose the LNG (liquified natural gas) project, Mary Basset and Donna Soctomah, speak out against the project. — 2005 Feb 3
2004
- LNG on Passamaquoddy Land & Free Trade Update — 2004 Sep 16
- Passamaquoddy Voices Against Liquefied Natural Gas — 2004 Aug 18
- Earth First! Protest LNG at the Maine Governors House: Hear interviews with Earth First! activists from around the country, as well as during a protest against place a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant along the Maine coast. — 2004 Jul 8
- More Coverage of the Proposed LNG Terminal on Sears Island — 2004 Mar 18
- Liquid Natural Gas Terminal on Sears Island?: Astrig Tanguay talks about the proposed liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal proposed for Sears Island in Searsport, Maine. — 2004 Mar 11
2002
- Special Call-in Program on Alternative Energy: An hour long call-in program on alternative energy with guests Andrea DeFrancesco, Keith Pearson and Jeff Burke. — August 30, 2002
PBS
News & Views
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
- Companies Race to Import Natural Gas (2005 Dec 6)
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- Incident at Pulpit Rock
- America's Natural Gas Alliance
- Television Commercials
- America's New Natural Gas “Eureka Moment”
- Sandia National Laboriatories
- LNG Fires
- Pool Fires
- Phoenix Series Liquefied Natural Gas Pool Fire Experiments
- Shell
- What is LNG? Turning natural gas into liquid
Incident at Pulpit Rock
— A campy video production starring area residents and rare creatures
Disaster looms when ruthless industrial developers invade a peaceful Maine seaside village. The Mermaid Queen is injured and powerless against this threat to her realm's natural beauty and traditional way of life. Now only the Queen's Elves and her faithful Sprite Robbinston Goodfellow can save Passamaquoddy Bay.
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