Production and delivery of natural gas may emit more CO₂and CH₄per unit of energy produced than the burning of coal for commercial energy.

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Natural gas is often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal because it emits less carbon dioxide when burned for energy. However, the production and delivery process of natural gas can result in leaks of methane (CH4) which is a potent greenhouse gas, and also carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Methane is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time frame when it comes to warming the planet. Therefore, the overall carbon footprint of natural gas may be higher than previously thought.

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