Is methane gas bad for the environment?

Answer 1

The gas Methane is not Toxic , however it is highly flammable and can form many explosive mixtures with air. It's violently reactive with oxidizers, halogens, and some halogen-containing compounds. Methane is also an asphyxiant and may displace oxygen in an enclosed space. Asphyxia may result if the oxygen concentration is reduced to below 19.5% by displacement. When structures are built on or near landfills, methane off-gas can penetrate the buildings' interiors and expose occupants to significant levels of methane.

Answer 2

Methane is neither "good" or "bad." "Good" and "bad" are human constructs. It is good to have methane in your compost heap, and bad to have too much methane in your house (KABOOM!)

However, the Earth's ambient air always contains a certain amount of methane. Methane, by the way is a nontoxic odorless gas (contrary to common belief).

Answer 3

Methane gas is not bad: it is an important fossil fuel and also a raw material for the chemical industry:

- burning of methane release carbon dioxide and possible carbon monoxide

- methane (and CO2) are gases with greenhouse effects

- methane may explode in catastrophic accidents

Answer 4

Methane is not bad for you. It is basically 'cow farts.'

Answer 5

Methane is non-toxic, but it it extremely flammable and can be explosive in the right concentration in air. If methane displaces enough of the air in a room, it can cause death by asphyxia.

Answer 6

In large quanities, yes. It is a greenhouse gas, so it contributes to global warming.

Answer 7

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Yes, it is even more potent as 'earth warming gas' than carbon dioxide

Answer 8

Yes.