Should we Tap Undersea Methane Hydrates for Energy?
? Which countries have expressed interest in the energy source? What is the major concern about melting and methane hydrates?

Several countries, including the United States, Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and Russia have expressed interest in tapping into the large potential energy resource of the undersea methane hydrates. This type of energy is considered to be a potentially much more sustainable option than many of the other current sources such as oil and coal. However, the major concern about melting methane hydrates is that it could release large amounts of methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. This could result in a sharp increase in global temperatures and lead to further climate change. Therefore, any attempts to tap into the energy of the methane hydrates must be done cautiously so that the impact on the environment is minimized.