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Cleaner energy sources in 2020

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With global warming and climate change being the main focus of global debate and discussions, the creation and use of cleaner energy sources has never been more important than now. As we go into 2020, it is time to evaluate the energy position of the world, and how we plan on combating climate change, reduce greenhouse emissions and create a better planet for tomorrow.

There are certain climate goals and targets that have been set by certain bodies that need to be met if we are to arrest global warming, and to do this, we will have to make sweeping changes to the energy supply systems of the world. Natural gas is a strong asset in this regard, with it having the reputation of being a cleaner fuel than other fossil fuels and especially when compared with burning coal.

The main way that natural gas can totally be made into a green gas, is the process of changing natural gas into Hydrogen, which is cleaner and does not give out emissions. This process needs to be combined with the capture and proper storage of carbon-dioxide, which is the leading contributor of global emissions. Green investment needs to happen for this to become feasible and scaled up in all parts of the globe. Currently, for meeting the energy need of generation of electricity, coal is used in a majority of electricity plants. Coal is a dirty fuel, and its burning to produce electricity makes it one of the most deadly polluters today. However, electricity can be generated by other cleaner and greener means as well such as wind power, hydro electricity, solar power and so forth. However these means of generation are not perennial and depend on seasons. Natural gas is a perennial and a dependable source to use for generating electricity, and it produces lesser emissions relative to other types of fossil fuels. Natural gas electricity is far more greener and safer for the planet. The costs of convertors, which convert natural gas to hydrogen is prohibitively high right now, with it being around a 1000 USD per Kilowatt of power, and this sector is in desperate need of some serious green investment right now to get this on track.

The natural gas industry has made several investments into this technology, and is looking at ways and means to scale this up in 2020. Forms of natural gas such as CNG and LNG are currently being used for the transport industry as well, which has significantly reduced the emissions that are being released into the atmosphere. Vehicular pollution accounts for a significant portion of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, and it is a significant step to be able to reduce this globally. The main focus of the world’s scientists and researchers is to develop a clean, green, renewable and a perennial source of energy which can be harnessed and used without a whole lot of complications. Whilst the search for the holy grail of energy sources continues, natural gas serves a good purpose as being a “transition fuel” that can help stem global emissions till this wonder fuel is discovered.

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