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what is an advantage of power plants powered by natural gas when compared to coal and oil? explosions are less likely when leaks occur in pipelines burning natural gas releases less pollution to the atmosphere natural gas generates more electricity when burned explosions are less likely when leaks occur in pipelines
Natural gas is a cleaner - burning fossil fuel compared to coal and oil. When burned, it emits less sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, reducing air pollution. While natural gas pipelines can still pose explosion risks, the main environmental advantage is lower pollution emissions. And it doesn't generate more electricity per unit burned compared to some other fuels in a straightforward sense.
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burning natural gas releases less pollution to the atmosphere