Yes, apparently natural gas emits almost 50% less CO2 than coal. It is also cleaner. Emissions are pretty much pure CO2 whereas coal also emits other compounds

Yes, apparently natural gas emits almost 50% less CO2 than coal. It is also cleaner. Emissions are pretty much pure CO2 whereas coal also emits other compounds, e.g. sulfur, and particulates. This even includes a level of radioactive elements. So it is very polluting.