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Published: 10/2/09

The New Politics of Energy: Natural Gas Stakes Its Claim

By  Jill Lawrence - Politics Daily
The New Politics of Energy: Natural Gas Stakes Its Claim

Wrangling a complicated energy and climate bill through Congress is going to require creativity, persuasion and enticements. The latest lure, unveiled this week in a new bill from Democratic Sens. Barbara Boxer and John Kerry, is incentives to promote natural gas. Yes, it sounds dry. But natural gas has suddenly emerged as both a factor in this year's energy debate and a potential game-changer on the political landscape for the long term. A few facts, dramatic new supply projections, and a geological map help explain why. First, natural gas is up to twice as clean as coal and 30 percent ...

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