Table 1 Comparing the GHG emissions of several fossil fuels
Pollutant (pounds per billion btu of energy input) | Natural gas | Oil | Coal |
|---|---|---|---|
Carbon dioxide | 117,000 | 164,000 | 208,000 |
Carbon monoxide | 40 | 33 | 208 |
Nitrogen oxides | 92 | 448 | 457 |
Sulfur dioxide | 1 | 1,122 | 2,591 |
Particulates | 7 | 84 | 2,744 |
Mercury | 0.000 | 0.007 | 0.016 |