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Noteworthy comment: As some of the reviewer expressed, the paper challenges the general accepted concept that the introduction of natural gas will reduce the environmental impact of the fuel mix (global warming). The author indicates that this might not be the best way forward but rather to address the short and medium term emissions of methane more than anything else (CO2), because of its warming potential. Further, the author presents information that is imperative in understanding the environmental and health implications of shale gas development.
The author’s stand will be controversial but I think is worthwhile to open it up to a wider audience (public at large)

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Methane emissions and climatic warming risk from hydraulic fracturing and shale gas development: implications for policy

Howarth RW

Energy and Emission Control Technologies 2015, 3:45-54

Published Date: 8 October 2015