Documentary Exposes Dark Side of Liquefied Natural Gas Industry

A documentary film called 'Gaslit' has been making waves in the environmental community. The film, directed by Katie Camosy and starring Jane Fonda, takes a critical look at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Camosy and Fonda traveled to the Gulf Coast and met with individuals who live near LNG terminals, where they saw firsthand the pollution, health impacts, and climate effects of these facilities.

The film explores how industry representatives often make promises to local communities that are not fulfilled. It features interviews with people from various backgrounds, including ranchers in Texas and shrimpers in Louisiana, who share their experiences living near LNG terminals.

Camosy hopes the film will give viewers a reality check about the true costs of supporting the LNG industry. She notes that these companies are trying to lock in long-term contracts with countries that buy LNG from the Gulf Coast, which would have significant environmental and social implications.