Northwood Univ. Study Touts NatGas for Low Emissions, Stable Power
Yesterday Northwood University (in Michigan), along with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy (also in Michigan), published a new study called, “The Truth About Natural Gas: A Wellspring for the U.S. and Global Energy Future” (full copy below). The study says we ignore the many benefits of natural gas at our own peril. Flawed energy policies by the Bidenistas are harming our ability to meet everyday needs. The study looks at Europe and the boneheaded policies they adopted that reduce domestic natural gas production there. Europe’s policies have created an all-out energy crisis for its citizens (don’t blame Putin–if Europe had its own supplies of natgas it could tell Vlad to kiss off).
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