ocean gas terminal

Opponents of a proposed terminal for liquefied natural gas imports off the New Jersey and New York coasts blasted the plan Wednesday as a dirty, dangerous boondoggle, while supporters hailed it as a source of cheap energy that will lower home heating bills in winter.

Opponents of a proposed terminal for liquefied natural gas imports off the New Jersey and New York coasts readied a final push against the project, while the company hoped to bat back what it considers fear-based and unfounded claims.

Public comments on a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas terminal off the New Jersey and New York coasts are running 1,000-to-1 against the plan.