From extractive to green sacrifice zones: an Irish perspective.

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This article explores the controversial Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) proposal by US-based company Shannon LNG, seeking planning permission for a large-scale LNG import terminal on the Tarbert-Ballylongford landbank in North Kerry. It argues that at this time of political uncertainty, the experiences of communities across Ireland who have been involved in People’s Transition projects facilitated by TASC’s Climate Justice team might offer important reflections on how inequality can be exacerbated by energy investment (carbon and green) in particular ‘sacrifice zones’ – and what might be an alternative way forward.