In a recent commentary about our region’s potential to become a global energy hub, thankfully, the question the authors raise – how to square the economic opportunity with environmental challenges – is easily answered (“Revive Phila. energy hub,” Nov. 13).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently found that greenhouse gas emissions are plummeting. They attribute this stark air-quality improvement to the expanded use of clean-burning, domestic natural gas. Additionally, a recent Environmental Defense Fund study highlighted that our industry’s widespread use of technology is reducing methane emissions by an astounding 99 percent.
Our region is, indeed, enjoying an energy revival. It’s coming in the form of energy security, more jobs, and environmental protection, proving that we don’t need to make a false choice among them.
Shari Williams
Marcellus Shale Coalition
Philadelphia
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