Still, he finds himself at the forefront of the debate about natural gas, which is increasingly characterized as either a saviour or a villain in whether it helps or hurts the environment. Still, critics say the overall benefits of natural gas aren't as good as they are cracked up to be. In Canada, the natural gas industry could grow in the coming years as one liquified natural gas export facility is under construction and a second could break ground later this year. Some natural gas pipeline companies in the country are beginning to blend hydrogen with natural gas for home heating, as a way to reduce emissions. Natural gas may be more useful in developing countries that don't have the same hydroelectric, solar or wind resources as Canada.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2021 09:11 UTC