Fracking no silver bullet for energy security or climate change, study says

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Researchers say natural gas can play bridging role to low carbon economy, but must be phased out by mid-2030s

Natural gas could help reduce emissions until renewables deployment is more widespread, but investment in gas infrastructure could result in the fossil fuel outstaying its welcome, scientists have today...

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