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Shale gas emissions worse than coal for climate change, study finds.

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Methane and Climate Change
Robert W. Howarth

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Methane emissions from shale gas and natural gas cancel out any climate benefits from switching from coal. Shale gas has a worse greenhouse gas footprint than coal due to methane emissions. Shale gas production in North America has caused a significant global increase in methane. Without reducing methane emissions, shale gas is not a good choice for a climate-friendly future.