Study Says Shale Gas Least Sustainable Way of Making Electricity

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Shale gas is one of least sustainable options for producing electricity, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

The major study, which is the first of its kind, considered environmental, economic and social sustainability of shale gas in the UK and compared it to other electricity generating options. These were coal, nuclear, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), solar photovoltaics (PV), wind, hydro and biomass.

 

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The fourth place in renewable energy is geothermal. The authors of the article forgot to say this.. Probably by accident. 

Edited July 27 by MIF