All Posts Tagged With: "natural gas-fired power plant"
Natural Gas Increases are Diminishing
Carbon Emissions
Natural gas from shale is rising, providing almost as much fuel for utilities as coal — but certainly trending higher. The result is fewer carbon dioxide emissions, notably less than in previous years, says the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
7Aug2012 | admin | 2 comments | ContinuedAre Natural Gas Emissions a Greater Problem
Than Those of Coal?
Yes, according to a new study from Cornell University, which concludes that using hydraulic fracturing for NG extraction generates more greenhouse-gas emissions than burning coal. But the American Petroleum Institute says the study was based on weak data regarding methane leaks.
12Apr2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
