Recommendations for comparing carbon footprint energy

Publication with scientific recommendations and knowledge gaps for objectively comparing carbon footprint from shale gas and various other energy sources. Aim: Public dissemination of scientific recommendations for comparing carbon footprint from shale gas and various other energy sources from review of best practices (mainly U.S.A. Canada), extended with analysis of available data and modelling to close identified knowledge gaps. Scope: Scientific recommendations for comparing carbon footprint from shale gas and various other energy sources provides guidelines for different stakeholders in shale gas activities, and aids discussions on proper technical criteria for licenses to operate.