What is the Replace 1400 coal electric plants with natural gas-powered facilities wedge strategy and what are its pros and cons?

The Replace 1400 coal electric plants with natural gas-powered facilities wedge strategy is a plan proposed by the Obama Administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Its purpose is to reduce the amount of electricity generated from coal plants and switch to more efficient and cleaner natural gas facilities. The advantages of this strategy are that natural gas produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than coal, is more cost-effective, and is easier to store. Additionally, natural gas-powered plants are faster to construct, have a smaller environmental footprint, and require less land than coal plants. The disadvantages of this wedge strategy include the potential environmental risks of natural gas drilling and leaks, as well as the fact that natural gas plants are still not as efficient as renewable energy sources. Additionally, the switch to natural gas will require significant investment and infrastructure upgrades. Finally, natural gas-powered facilities still produce some carbon dioxide emissions, and therefore are not a reliable long-term solution for reducing emissions.