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What are the disadvantages of natural gas?

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In comparison to oil and coal, natural gas a fuel source is much more expensive to transport long distances. Discovered gas fields may not be commercial due to the lack of local demand.

It is a fossil fuel (non-renewable) that is in limited supply. The burning of natural gas emits greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming.
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It can leak, potentially causing an explosion.

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