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Gas is now the second largest source of electricity production globally.
Its contribution is growing quickly in many countries as they substitute it for coal in the electricity mix. From a climate perspective, this transition is positive since gas typically emits less CO2 per unit of energy. But, we still ultimately want to shift away from gas towards low-carbon sources such as renewables and nuclear. What share of electricity comes from gas? Gas is now the second largest source of electricity production globally. Its contribution is growing quickly in many countries as they substitute it for coal in the electricity mix. From a climate perspective, this transition is positive since gas typically emits less CO2 per unit of energy. But, we still ultimately want to shift away from gas towards low-carbon sources such as renewables and nuclear. This interactive map shows the share of electricity that comes from gas across the world. This interactive map shows the share of electricity that comes from gas across the world. |
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| Source | https://ourworldindata.org/fossil-fuels |
| Author | Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser |
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