Since natural gas forms over millions of years from the decomposition of dead plant and animal matter buried deep within the earth, it is not a renewable resource. It is not a sustainable energy source since it cannot be readily replaced once burned. Natural gas is typically a “cleaner” fossil fuel than oil or coal since it emits fewer emissions when burned.
That is why it is being used to a large extent to heat residences, generate electricity, and fuel some automobiles. But even though it is cleaner, it still releases greenhouse gases, mainly the potent pollutant methane. A common misconception is that renewable natural gas (RNG) is the same as conventional natural gas. RNG is renewable from organic waste like food scraps, farm waste, or sewage.
However, it only accounts for a tiny portion of our usage; most natural gas used in homes and businesses is still nonrenewable. Since natural gas is finite and causes global warming, governments and more people demand clean energy such as wind, solar, and water power. They are far less polluting than coal and oil and never run out.
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With a background in science at the A-level, Abu Talha has studied subjects including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Along with his more than 1.5 years of experience in digital marketing, he is passionate about writing about electric vehicles, sustainable energy, and how emerging technologies are influencing the future.
