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Natural gas is powering our modern way of life and helping to cut CO2 emissions. Here’s what this energy revolution is all about.
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‘We’re on It’ — Industry Committed to Emissions Reductions
November 21, 2019
With global demand for energy on the rise — with an expected increase of more than 25% by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) — the U.S. natural gas and oil industry is focused on delivering affordable and reliable energy to consumers, while simultaneously shrinking our environmental footprint.
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What is the single biggest reason for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States?
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Correct! The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that from 2005-2019, 65% of the decline in CO2 emissions in the electric power sector was attributable to switching from coal-fired to natural gas-fired electricity generation. Learn more about the power of natural gas.
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Good try! The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that from 2005-2019, 65% of the decline in CO2 emissions in the electric power sector was attributable to the switching from coal-fired to natural gas-fired electricity generation. Learn more.