Switching from Coal to Natural Gas Would Do Little for Global Climate

Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 10:30 in Earth & Climate

Although the burning of natural gas emits far less carbon dioxide than coal, a new study by an NCAR researcher concludes that a greater reliance on natural gas would fail to significantly slow down climate change. Coal releases more carbon dioxide, but it also releases particles that cool the planet.

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