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How does natural gas drilling work?

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When you switch on your furnace or turn on your gas stove and use the heat from that little blue flame, you’re doing what people in 62 million other American homes do every day, too: You're using natural gas.

Plastics Will Outpace Coal in U.S. Carbon Emissions, Study Shows

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A new report released by Beyond Plastics suggests that plastics will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the U.S. by 2030.

The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas

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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.

10 Emerging Technologies in the Energy Industry

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Emerging technologies in energy include farting microbes and pollution-reducing oxides. See 10 emerging technologies in the energy industry to learn more.

What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

Are there CO2 emissions from natural gas?

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Until recently, natural gas was thought of as one of the cleanest fossil fuels. Yet new studies say it may be worse for the ozone layer than coal -- a fuel well-known for its harmful emissions.

Is natural gas a good source of energy?

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When people talk about energy and natural gas, opinions differ. Is it harmful to the environment, or the last great clean energy source?

10 Grossest Things in Your Body Right Now

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Human bodies are wonderlands of grossness. You might be shocked to know some of the nastiest things your body is harboring right this minute.

How Operation Plowshare Worked

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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps — almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.

What is the future of geothermal energy?

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What is the future of geothermal energy? Learn more about the future of geothermal energy in this article.

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