due to gas and coal sectors …

The aim of this paper is to examine the environmental impacts of shale gas, conventional gas and coal on air, water … from coal to shale gas would benefit public health, the safety of workers, local environmental protection, water … consumption, and the land surface. Most likely, shale gas also comes with a smaller GHG footprint than coal. However, shale gas …

Coal consumption and production have sharply declined in recent years in the U.S., despite political support. Reasons … are mostly unfavorable economic conditions for coal, including competition from natural gas and renewables in the power … sector, as well as an aging coal- fired power plant fleet. The U.S. Energy Information Administration as well as most models …