Is natural gas actually cleaner than coal? Growing evidence says maybe not
India, April 1 -- Methane releases from natural gas are a key factor in creating parity between the overall GHG emissions from gas and coal
Natural gas has been called a 'bridge fuel' for countries looking to transition away from coal and oil dependency, and as they pursue a pathway towards renewables and electrification. Hailed as a cleaner energy source than other fossil fuels, especially coal, natural gas has a lesser climate impact than coal because it emits 50 per cent less CO2 into the atmosphere.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has emphasised a greater urgency in phasing out coal over reducing gas usage for the 1.5degC pathway, which places a heavy burden on coal-dependent Global South countries. At COP26, the Unite...
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