https://padlet.com/18gillinghamv/px1gq2nvst2i AP Environmental Science 10/11 en-us 2017-11-08 17:47:49 UTC 2025-11-08 07:41:33 UTC hello@padlet.com 18gillinghamv https://padlet.com/18gillinghamv/px1gq2nvst2i/wish/204954370 Japan is a nation heavily dependent on energy. In past years, Japan has been forced to import over 90% of its energy due to the fact that is has very little oil, coal, or gas to fire its power plants. Some scientists this they have found a solution to Japan's energy crisis. They have researched Japan's abundant resources and found one that could be able to provide energy efficiently. Japan has flammable ice which can be extracted from the sea bed and contains methane gas, allowing it to burn and not melt. The biggest difficulty that scientists have faced in this process is the extraction of flammable gas. It is able to be extracted, but the process is long, requires a lot of energy, and is very expensive. There are several environmental risks that come along with the extraction of flammable ice. Extraction on the ocean floor could cause a tsunami or methane gas could be released into the atmosphere. Although there are a few risks, it is important that scientists continue to research flammable ice and other alternative and sustainable energy sources for Japan. Japan has a serious crisis that is affecting its economy and health; a solution could potentially decrease air pollution in the heavily populated country. ]]> 2017-11-08 17:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/18gillinghamv/px1gq2nvst2i/wish/204954370