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While solar and wind are expected to continue growing rapidly, their energy sources will always be intermittent - the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow.

That's why the world will continue to rely on fossil fuels as its main source of energy for decades to come. Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel available. When used to create electricity, gas-fired power produces up to 55% less carbon dioxide than traditional coal-fired power.

With its efficiency and lower emissions, we believe natural gas is the ideal lower carbon solution to help bridge between a world once wholly dependent on fossil fuels and a future where renewables and alternatives are among our primary sources of energy.

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