Fire ice

Japan becomes the first country to unravel the mystery of 'Fire ice', unlocking the world's 'next major energy resource'

Methane hydrate, a sherbet-like substance buried beneath continental shelves around the world, has been tipped by energy experts to be the next major energy resource.

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