Opinion: Don’t let natural gas exports wreck the Gulf of California ecosystem

As the effects of climate change intensify, it has become standard practice for major corporations to pledge their support for environmental sustainability. This is as it should be, because genuine corporate engagement is essential to the success of our collective response — and it makes good business sense.

Sempra, one of California’s largest public utilities, is no exception, with commitments to “reduce present and future greenhouse gas emissions” and “protect and preserve biodiversity.” Unfortunately...