The Environmental Impact and Concerns of Natural Gas and Coal
Abstract
This paper looks at environmental impacts of natural gas and its use as a cleaner fossil fuel, by exploring its environmental impact compared to coal. This will look into the climate impacts associated with natural gas and coal, as natural gas replaces coal as the fossil fuel of choice. A further look into the risks and hazards associated with natural gas and coal will be examined and compared. There is an analysis of what is needed to ensure that natural gas can retain its position of being considered the cleanest fossil fuel in the world. Throughout there is an examination of where natural gas and coal pollute, the sources of concern, and how regulation may impact the natural gas and coal industries. With methane emissions being a major concern of natural gas and carbon dioxide emissions being a major concern of coal, a more in depth look at methane and carbon dioxide reduction will be examined. In addition to climate concerns, the paper looks at the impact natural gas and coal have on their surrounding environments through their different stages of life and use. There is a focus on what is needed to ensure greater environmental health, with the knowledge that there is a need for fossil fuels in todays world.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 17, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1080096
Entities
People
- Christopher M. Mason
Organizations
- University of Kansas