The BBC has a responsibility to licence fee payers to report items of interest to the general public. Arguably, the single most important newsworthy item both now, and into the foreseeable future, is global warming and climate change. Now, more than ever, national -- and international -- education on the facts of human-induced climate change is ever more relevant for informed debate on action. The BBC is perfectly placed to take a leadership role in this important area. Featuring a climate change report in the BBC's standard programming schedule would be immensely useful in counteracting the ongoing, and very damaging, effects of myths and misinformation.

Without fracking there would not be enough gas to export. Hydraulic fracturing is a process that pollutes and uses huge amounts of drinking water, compromises public health, and threatens agriculture. This type of gas extraction is bitterly opposed by communities across the country. Liquefied natural gas is also extremely dangerous to transport, because it is highly volatile. An accident at either of the proposed Oregon terminals could easily wipe out large portions of the North Bend, Coos Bay, and Warrenton communities. Close to 17,000 people live in the hazard zones of concern for the Coos Bay project alone. Residents up to a mile away could receive second degree burns within 30 seconds if an LNG pool-fire were to develop. The proposed facility is in sight of the town's mall, schools, and commercial airport. These risks become even more frightening given the high probability of a major earthquake and tsunami in this region over the next 50 years. The proposed terminals would be fed by a series of pipelines that would cross hundreds of fish-bearing rivers and streams, public and private lands, acres of pristine forest, and many Oregon towns. Landowners will have their property taken by eminent domain, receiving a one time payment while assuming the continued devaluation and risk. These LNG export terminals would do nothing to lower energy prices, while threatening North Bend, Coos Bay, and Warrenton residents with increased pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This means increased respiratory and other health problems, especially for "at risk" children and elders. The terminals would compromise local industries, like farming, fishing, and tourism while deeply impacting unique coastal ecosystems, including a federally protected estuary. Export of LNG is no future for Oregon. We want a better vision!

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."

The richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of the Earth’s population. [1] While many of us are hit with energy bills we can’t afford and faced with cold, damp homes during winter, we are about to witness history’s first trillionaire. Rich people are getting richer, while the rest of us are becoming worse off. In France, for instance, the average taxpayer in 2016 gave 48 percent of earnings to the government, while billionaires paid just 26 percent. And the mega-rich in the UK can leverage various strategies to lower their effective tax rates compared to the average taxpayer. [2] Sources: 1:  Oxfam, 2023. "Climate inequality: A planet for the 99%." 2:  Oxfam 2023. "The super-rich pay lower taxes than you and here's how they do it."