Natural gas not so clean

Advocates of natural gas like to mention that it’s a relatively clean fuel in terms of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. But that may not be the case after all, according to Robert Howarth, professor of ecology and environmental biology at Cornell University. He believes that the all-in impact of natural gas may turn out to be just as dirty as oil or coal.

Howarth told MIT’s Technology Review that his calculations factor in not only the amount of carbon dioxide produced by natural gas, but also the impact of natural gas leaks. Methane, the major component of natural gas, is more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide so those leaks can have a surprisingly large impact on the environment. In fact, Howarth calculates that using natural gas results in the equivalent of 33 grams of carbon dioxide per megajoule of energy while petroleum fuels emit only 20 grams of carbon dioxide for the same amount of energy.

2008 - Energy Policy for the Ignorant

As we've often said, the Democrats prey on ignorance. Often they know better and are being cynical; sometimes it's because they are ignorant themselves. A shocking example of the latter case was revealed yesterday when Nancy Pelosi appeared on Meet the Press. Mrs. Pelosi declared herself a major advocate of natural gas as an energy source, but then revealed that she is ignorant of the fact that natural gas is a fossil fuel.

This wasn't just a slip of the tongue; Pelosi repeated the error several times.

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Now, I know this is complicated but that's how progressives like it because then the media doesn't bother to investigate because they're like nobody is smart enough to be able to follow it.

But with Obama's help, the Joyce Foundation has given $1.1 million to help start the Chicago Climate Exchange. Al Gore, Goldman Sachs and Fannie and Freddie invest heavily.

Fannie Mae buys a patent for something to do, nothing with housing. It's great. No one says a word...