LNG's climate credentials a complicated issue

Paris (AFP) Nov 8, 2024

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has positioned itself as a "transition" fuel to replace highly polluting coal. While LNG burns cleaner than coal, its climate impact is darkened by energy-intensive production and frequent leaks from gas fields. - Why is LNG so popular? - Global demand for natural gas is expected to rise by 2.5 percent in 2024 to a record level, mostly driven by LNG. Europ