Fossil fuel industries hope to protect the regime by drilling in the Arctic, which would result in the release of methyl hydrates. What is the main concern for the release of methyl hydrates into the atmosphere?

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Methyl hydrates have a high global warming potential and releasing them into the atmosphere could contribute to further warming of the planet. This could have severe consequences for the environment, including melting of ice caps, rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense natural disasters.

Fossil Fuel Industries Hope to Protect the Regime by Drilling