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Despite a much publicized pause on the approval of liquefied natural gas terminals in the United States, a federal regulatory agency Thursday approved the construction of the nation’s largest LNG terminal, months before that pause is set to end.

The 2-1 vote of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approving the $ 10 billion Calcasieu Pass 2 in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, doesn’t mean developer Venture Global will begin construction on the facility to export condensed and super-cooled methane. But it is a big step forward for the company, which has been asking FERC to approve its two-and-a-half-year-old application since February.

In a statement after the decision, the company indicated it was waiting for approval from the Department of Energy to export the fuel to some countries — the approvals that were paused by the Biden Administration in January.

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Carcharodontosaurus – Discover One Of The Worlds Largest Predatory Dinosaurs

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Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most formidable predators of the mid-Cretaceous period, roamed North Africa approximately 100 to 93 million years ago.

This massive theropod, whose name means “shark-toothed lizard,” was named for its large, serrated teeth, which were similar to those of today’s great white shark.

Measuring up to 13 meters (43 feet) in length and weighing as much as 15,000 kilograms (33,000 pounds), Carcharodontosaurus was a dominant force in its ecosystem.

Discovered in the Sahara Desert in the 1920s, this dinosaur has since captured the fascination of paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike, providing critical insights into the diverse and dynamic world of prehistoric predators.

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Carcharodontosaurus Facts

Carcharodontosaurus Head Close Up — Carcharodontosaurus had a long, thin head. Its teeth were long and shark-like, and wider than

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Fin Whale Facts & Pictures: The World’s Second Largest Animal

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Fin whale facts, pictures, video & in-depth information: discover the second largest animal in the world! (Check out the video of a close encounter with a fin whale to get an idea just how big this animal is!)

Fin Whale Quick Facts

Other Name(s): Common Rorqual, Finback, Fin-backed Whale, Finner, Herring Whale, Razorback
Scientific name: Balaenoptera physalus
Type of Animal: Mammal
Animal Family: Balaenopteridae
Where Found: Oceans worldwide
Average Length Northern Hemisphere: male 18.5m (61ft), female 20m (66ft); Southern Hemisphere: male 20.5m (67ft, female 22m (72ft)
Weight Northern Hemisphere: male 38.5 tonnes (42.5 tons), female 50.5 tonnes (55.5 tons); Southern hemisphere: male 52.5 tonnes (58 tons) and female 63 tonnes (69.5 tons)
Conservation Status: Endangered

Fin Whale Fun Facts

The spout of the fin whale is shaped like

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Blue Whale Facts: Complete Guide To The Largest Animal That Has Ever Lived

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The blue whale is not just the world’s largest living animal; it’s also the largest animal ever to have lived. This huge marine mammal is bigger than the biggest dinosaurs!

On this page is a complete guide to the blue whale.

Meet The Blue Whale

The blue whale (scientific name Balaenoptera musculus) holds the distinction of being the largest known animal ever to have lived on Earth, with individuals reaching up to 100 feet (30 meters) in length and weighing as much as 200 tons. The species is characterized by a mottled bluish-grey body and a broad, flat head.

Despite its enormous size, the blue whale feeds predominantly on small, shrimp-like crustaceans called krill, consuming several tons per day during peak feeding season.

Usually found either alone or in small groups, the blue whale keeps in touch with others …

Sahara Desert Facts, Pictures: Discover The World’s Largest Desert

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Sahara Desert facts: get the lowdown on one of Earth’s most remarkable places.

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Sahara Desert Facts: Introduction

The Sahara Desert covers an area of 9.2 million square kilometers / 3.5 million square miles, and is the largest hot desert in the world.

The Sahara desert is roughly the same size as the United States. (The area of the USA is 9.834 milllion km2 / 3.797 sq mi including water, and 9.148 million km2 / 3.53 …