The abrupt rise in shale gas exploration around the globe is due to the increase demand of gas energy , prompting concerns about the impact of the technology.
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Shale Gas Could be Worse Than Coal In Aggravating Climate Change
Shale gas extraction could come up emitting greenhouse gases to the atmosphere in two scenarios, one is when gas is burned and it produces carbon dioxide, second is when methane gas leaks out while the well is being tapped.