Natural gas: A gaseous fossil fuel composed primarily of methane (CH₄), used for electricity, heating, and industry.
How to apply it: Apply natural gas to explain why it burns cleaner than coal (less CO₂ per unit energy) but still contributes to climate change through methane leaks.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Energy Resources and Consumption
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