New York Times Cites Study, Staple on bright Outlook for Natural Gas
"Natural gas will provide an increasing share of America’s energy needs over the next several decades, doubling its share of the energy market to 40 percent, from 20 percent..."
June 28, 2010
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Today experts tell us that America has roughly a 100 year supply of natural gas, a fuel which burns with 50% less global warming pollution than coal, and 20% less than most petroleum fuels. And, on a barrels-to-barrels comparison, in 2009 domestic U.S. production of natural gas was greater than that of coal and double that for oil. In 2009, the U.S. was also the top global producer of natural gas, eclipsing Russia.
Natural Gas in the News
Gov. Ritter Signs Clean Air Clean Jobs Act
Colorado is pushing its largest utility toward using more natural gas to cut power plant emissions in the Denver area under a new law backed by environmentalists and the gas industry. (CBS News) Watch the Video
Energy Secretary Steven Chu explains why natural gas will help the country transition to a clean energy future.
Georgetown University, March 29, 2010
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