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Natural Gas Comparisons
Natural Gas vs Coal Power
- Natural Gas: In 2005 Natural Gas burning power plants produced 19% of the electricity used in the United States.
- Coal Power: In 2005 Coal fired power plants produced 50% of the electricity used in the United States.
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Nuclear Power vs Natural Gas
- Nuclear Power: Nuclear power plants have a small risk of meltdown, a catastrophic explosion that releases vast amounts of radioactive contamination.
- Natural Gas: Natural gas fueled power plants risk fire, or explosion in the event of a natural gas leak.
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Electric Water Heater vs Gas Water Heater
- Electric Water Heater: Electric water heaters are safer because they dont require any combustion and can't leak any toxic materials.
- Gas Water Heater: Gas water heaters are more dangerous because of their internal combustion mechanisms, the risk of fuel leaks, and the risk of pilot light failures.
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Electric Range vs Gas Range
- Electric Range: You just don't have a lot of control when cooking with an electric range.
- Gas Range: You have great control when cooking with a gas range.
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