A recent study from Miami University of Ohio has revealed that the increasing production of natural gas in the United States has led to a significant decrease in carbon emissions. The study found that as energy companies shifted from coal to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 7.5% annually, with carbon dioxide emissions seeing a yearly reduction of 10.5%.
This data aligns with previous research that has shown similar results, with natural gas being praised as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil. Despite some environmental concerns leading to bans on fracking in certain states, natural gas has become the primary source of electric power in the U.S., with 40% of consumers and 32% of industrial facilities relying on it.
Industry experts and politicians, including former President Donald Trump, have endorsed natural gas production as a way to reduce emissions and maintain a high quality of life for citizens. Energy groups believe that increasing exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) can help reduce coal usage globally and ensure reliable electricity. Despite differing opinions on the environmental impact of natural gas, the data suggests that it has played a significant role in decreasing carbon emissions in the U.S.
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