How much pollution does natural gas create?
How much pollution does natural gas create? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that in 2018, methane emissions from natural gas and petroleum systems and from abandoned oil and natural gas wells were the source of about 29% of total U.S. methane emissions and about 3% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions1. Does natural gas cause lots of pollution? Air pollution Burning natural gas does produce nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are precursors to smog, but at lower levels than gasoline and diesel used for motor vehicles. However, despite these benefits, unconventional gas development can affect local and regional air quality....