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Natural Gas and Greenhouse Gasses

The global boom in natural gas has big implications for global warming. But scientists studying the issue are locked in a heated debate. Some say gas is a bridge to a cleaner energy future, others claim gas will just fire up more climate change.

The boom in production of natural gas is shaking up energy markets around the world, but what does it mean for the world’s climate? Some scientists say the glut of gas could bring a global warming benefit by knocking out dirtier coal. But others say gas is more likely to add to our climate conundrum. Living on Earth’s Jeff Young reports on the sometimes heated debate about natural gas and greenhouse gases.