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 # By Itself, Abundant Shale Gas May Not Help Slow Climate Change

 

##### Posted by Patrick J. Kiger

 

 

 May 15, 2014 1:00 PM ET

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Natural gas emits significantly less carbon dioxide than either coal or gasoline when burned, but its ability to help reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions has been questioned. In the latest contribution to the debate, a study published this week by Duke University researchers concludes that switching to abundant shale gas as an energy source is unlikely to be much help in addressing climate change, unless it’s only one part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions.

 

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