how does the use of hydraulic fracturing to mine natural gas impact our ecological footprint and carbon footprint?
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Hydraulic fracturing has the potential to cause fugitive methane emissions, air pollution, water contamination, and noise pollution. ... Switching from coal- to natural gas-powered electricity can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by ~50% and also decrease the amount of NOx and SOx emitted to atmosphere.
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