Natural gas is a fossil fuel, naturally occurring in geological formations. Typically, the gas is a mix of gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane, small amounts of higher alkanes, and traces of carbo
Natural gas burning on a gas stove
Burning of natural gas coming out of the ground
A gas bill from Baltimore, Maryland, 1834, for manufactured coal gas, before the introduction of ground-extracted methane gas.
Natural gas drilling rig in Texas, US
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities intensify the greenhouse effect which contributes to climate change. Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is the main cause of climate change. The la
Historical and future temperature projections showing importance of mitigating short-lived climate pollutants like methane