All Posts Tagged With: "natural gas-fired power plant"

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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 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Are 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 | | 0 comments | Continued


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