Posted: December 22,
2006
Local business leaders in Oregon are concerned that the proposed
construction of LNG infrastructure may disrupt the state's tourism
industry. "The worst possible scenario for the local tourism industry is
if the cruise ships go away," said the president of the Astoria Lodging
Association. "That's 40,000 people who come to Astoria who could disappear
because of (LNG)." Many of the leaders met with local activist groups on
Tuesday night to discuss how they can fight the developers of five LNG
terminals being proposed for Oregon. Read more in The Daily Astorian.