Liquefied natural gas (LNG), often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal, has a greenhouse gas footprint 33% larger than coal when factoring in its entire production and shipping process, according to a new Cornell study. The findings challenge the perception of LNG as a “bridge fuel” to cleaner energy.

The work challenges the industry line that sending liquefied natural gas around the globe is a cleaner alternative.

Rising LNG exports are expected from the U.S. to China, India, and other emerging economies, as well as global shipping growth and LNG bunkering.

LNG leaves a greenhouse gas footprint significantly higher than coal over a 20-year period, according to a new study. This footprint, driven primarily

According to a draft policy by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India plans to fuel a third of its heavy duty trucks by LNG, instead of diesel over the next five to seven years, to bring down pollution.