Natural gas leaks are a much bigger problem than we thought

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By Molly EnkingJul 24, 2019, 4:11 pm120 pts
Natural gas has been touted as a green energy source by some because, when burned for fuel, it emits less CO2 than coal. But before that happens, leaks from across the natural gas supply chain — from the drilling process to gas stoves — can unintentionally vent methane into the atmosphere. That’s…

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