Which of the following statements is a challenge to the use of natural gas? a. Fracking has decrease supplies of natural gas. b. Its use results in higher carbon emissions than the use of coal. c. It has higher levelized cost than nuclear energy. d. Its use results in higher methane emissions than the use of coal.

Which of the following statements is a challenge to the use of natural gas? a. Fracking has decrease supplies of natural gas. b. Its use results in higher carbon emissions than the use of coal. c. It has higher levelized cost than nuclear energy. d. Its use results in higher methane emissions than the use of coal.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter11: Public Goods And Common Resources

Section: Chapter Questions

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