The Climate Denier's Playbook Natural Gas: The Bridge to Nowhere
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Mar 27, 2024 Exploring the environmental impact and misconceptions of natural gas as a transitional fuel, advancements in thermometer technology, advocating for climate action, natural gas as a bridge for renewable energy, challenges in monitoring methane leaks, environmental impacts of fracking, transitioning to renewable energy sources
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Coal's Dominance
- In 2009, coal was the primary source of US electricity, exceeding all other sources combined.
- Coal's negative environmental impact made it a target for environmental groups.
Targeting Coal
- Environmental groups targeted coal due to its pollution and contribution to climate change.
- The US government invested in "clean coal" technology, but it wasn't profitable.
Natural Gas Support
- Aubrey McClendon, CEO of Chesapeake Energy, highlighted natural gas abundance and its potential as a foundation for new energy policy.
- Carl Pope from Sierra Club supported natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal for the next few decades.