Wang, Jinsheng; Ryan, David; Anthony, Edward J. - In: Energy Policy 39 (2011) 12, pp. 8196-8199
Shale gas is viewed by many as a global energy game-changer. However, serious concerns exist that shale gas generates more greenhouse gas emissions than does coal. In this work the related published data are reviewed and a reassessment is made. It is shown that the greenhouse gas effect of shale...