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Using natural gas can have both positive and negative effects on the environment. On one hand, it produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal and oil when burned for energy, which can help reduce air pollution and combat climate change. However, the extraction and transportation of natural gas can lead to methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas that significantly contributes to global warming. Additionally, fracking and drilling can disrupt ecosystems and contaminate water supplies.

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