Natural Gas: Bridge Fuel or Fossil Fuel in Disguise?

For over a decade, natural gas has been hailed as the “bridge fuel” that would guide the world from coal-dominated energy systems toward a cleaner, renewable-powered future. Its promise lies in its ability to produce less carbon dioxide (CO₂) than coal or oil and its flexibility in supporting renewable energy technologies. But as climate urgency mounts and evidence of environmental trade-offs grows, the narrative around natural gas is rapidly shifting. Is it truly a stepping stone to a sustainable energy system, or just another fossil fuel delaying the inevitable?

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