The rejection of the Constitution Pipeline by New York and the withdrawal of the proposed Northeast Energy Direct pipeline from Kinder Morgan shined a light on Northeast's public debate over the need for natural gas and the infrastructure developments needed to deliver it. The natural gas industry represents the region with a steadfast position supporting energy and pipeline infrastructure to meet the region's electricity needs, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and keep its economy healthy. On the other hand, environmental groups and a slew of others are equally firm in their position that renewable energy and energy efficiency are enough to cover the region's needs, and have met the natural gas industry with the refusal of essentially all pipeline proposals.
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