Fracking and Climate Change

Two Cornell professors claim that natural gas wells created by fracking leak 40 to 60 percent more methane than conventional natural gas wells.This is not good for dealing with climate change. The professors assert that within the next 20 years, methane will contribute 44 percent of the greenhouse gas load produced by the U.S. Of that portion, 17 percent will come from all natural gas operations.

Other Cornell professors disagree. How do we mortals come to a decision? Looking at some previous posts on the subject may help you decide.