What portion of natural gas extracted from the ground in the U.S. is discarded by burning or releasing it into the air?
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According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 0.7% of natural gas extracted from the ground in the U.S. is discarded by burning or releasing it into the air. These processes are respectively called "flaring" and "venting."
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