Environmental Ecology and Natural Gas: Impacts, Strategies and Roles in Energy Transition

Abstract

With the growing global demand for clean energy, natural gas, as a relatively clean fossil energy source, is playing an increasingly important role in the energy structure. This paper deeply explores the relationship between natural gas and environmental ecology, analyzes its environmental impacts during extraction, transportation, and utilization, including groundwater pollution, methane leakage, and exhaust emissions. It also elaborates on strategies to address these environmental impacts, such as adopting advanced technologies to reduce pollution, strengthening supervision and policy guidance. In addition, it studies the role and prospects of natural gas in energy transition, emphasizing its importance as a transitional energy source to help achieve a sustainable energy future. Through comprehensive analysis, this paper aims to provide a scientific basis and decision-making reference for the rational utilization of natural gas resources, protection of the ecological environment, and promotion of energy transition.