Why is methane hydrate not harvested for energy use?
A) It is costly to mine and liquefy the sediments.
B) It is dangerous to mine due to methane's combustibility.
C) The methane disappears as it is brought to the surface.
D) All of these choices.

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There are many factors working against the mining of methane hydrate. Although it is the biggest source of hydrocarbons on the planet, it is uneconomical at this point. Methane hydrate is thought to be responsible for some of the ancient climate change events. Information can be found in the section Stars and Seas.

Why Is Methane Hydrate Not Harvested for Energy Use