Incidence
In the former Soviet Union, as much as 4 to 9 percent of natural gas produced may be lost due to natural gas pipeline ruptures (50-70 each year) and leakage during both natural gas production stages and distribution networks. There is no evidence of a slowdown in Soviet gas production.
Claim
Natural gas production poses a grave environmental threat that cannot be ignored. From methane leaks accelerating climate change to water contamination and habitat destruction, the industry’s hazards are both immediate and long-lasting. Prioritizing profit over planetary health is reckless and irresponsible. We must confront the devastating consequences of natural gas extraction and demand urgent action to protect our environment, public health, and future generations. This is an urgent crisis that demands our full attention.
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Reference
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
- Environment » Environment
- Fundamental sciences » Gaseous state » Gaseous state
- Industry » Production
- Resources » Petroleum
- Societal problems » Hazards
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
G5161
DOCID
11751610
D7NID
134247
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Last update
Oct 4, 2020