Natural Gas versus The Dirty Temptation
All over the world, natural energy sources have been a highlight issue, since we all aware about the fact that most kinds of energy that human using is not renewable. Are we actually running out? As oil supply tightens, we will seek for coal and natural gas, until that distant day when renewable sources can catch up. However, these two fossil fuels already dominate the world’s electricity generation, with about 40% coming from coal and 20% from natural gas (in contrast, only 7% of all electricity is generated using oil). Both have their disadvantages and benefits relative to oil and to each other. Demand for natural gas is projected to more than double between now and 2050. It is widely used for heating, cooking, and industrial purposes. It comprises about a quarter of all energy consumption in the United States. Of the big three fossil hydrocarbons, natural gas is by far the cleanest, with roughly one-tenth to one-thousandth the amount of sulfur dioxides, nitrous oxides, ...