Natural Gas and Its Role in Climate Change

What is one of the main reasons natural gas is considered cleaner than other fossil fuels?

• It is cheaper than solar energy.

• It produces no emissions.

• It is renewable.

• It emits less CO2 when burned compared to coal.

What technique allowed companies to access previously untapped natural gas reserves?

• Nuclear fusion

• Wind turbine technology

• Fracking

• Solar panel installation

Why is natural gas referred to as a 'bridge fuel'?

• It is used to build bridges.

• It connects fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

• It is the only fuel used in power plants.

• It is the cheapest energy source available.

What is a major environmental concern associated with natural gas?

• It is more expensive than coal.

• It is not available in the US.

• It causes more pollution than oil.

• Methane leakage during extraction and distribution.

What is the impact of methane compared to CO2 over a 20-year period?

• Methane has no impact on global warming.

• Methane is less powerful than CO2.

• Methane is only 10 times more powerful than CO2.

• Methane is 80 times more powerful in warming the planet.

What is the estimated percentage of methane leakage from US gas production according to a newer study?

• 2.3%

• 0.5%

• 1.4%

• 7.4%

What is one of the suggested alternatives to natural gas for reducing emissions?

• Coal

• Wind and solar energy

• Nuclear power

• Diesel

What is a potential benefit of hydrogen as an energy source?

• It is not yet discovered.

• It is more polluting than coal.

• It can be produced with clean energy.

• It is a fossil fuel.

What is the role of carbon capture and storage in reducing emissions?

• It increases CO2 emissions.

• It captures and stores carbon released from burning gas.

• It is a method to produce more natural gas.

• It is used to generate electricity.

What is the main challenge with relying on wind and solar energy?

• They are more expensive than fossil fuels.

• The wind doesn't always blow, and the sun doesn't always shine.

• They produce more emissions than coal.

• They are not renewable energy sources.