Methane :3 by Vega, Keyla

association with global warming

s1832368 — 2024-02-16 17:09:12 UTC

It is responsible for more than 25 per cent of the global warming we are experiencing today. Due to its structure, methane traps more heat in the atmosphere per molecule than carbon dioxide (CO₂), making it 80 times more harmful than CO₂ for 20 years after it is released.

Where and how do we use these gases in everyday life of methane

s1665857 — 2024-02-16 17:10:22 UTC

In homes, methane may be used to fuel a water heater, stove, and clothes dryer.

How does Methane get into the atmosphere ?

s1677423 — 2024-02-16 17:10:42 UTC

Methane enters the atmosphere from both natural and human sources.

Natural sources of methane include marshes, rice paddies, and the digestive systems of cattle.

Human activities that produce methane include leaks during fossil fuel mining, rice agriculture, raising livestock and manicipal landfills.

Does methane require burning?

s1650055 — 2024-02-16 17:12:29 UTC

In sufficient amounts of oxygen, methane burns to give off carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). When it undergoes combustion it produces a great amount of heat, which makes it very useful as a fuel source. Methane is a very effective greenhouse gas.

METHANE

s1832368 — 2024-03-06 17:54:47 UTC

What is methane? Methane (CH4) is a colorless, odorless and highly flammable gas. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen. It is also a potent greenhouse gas, meaning it affects climate change by contributing to increased warming, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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