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Methane is another greenhouse gas. One pound of methane traps 25 times more heat in the atmosphere than a pound of carbon dioxide. Methane is also the main ingredient in natural gas. If methane can be captured from landfills, it can be burned to produce electricity, run vehicles, or heat buildings. Write an equation that represents the combustion of methane. Consider the reactants and products of the reaction, and comment on the benefits/ drawbacks of this proposed use of methane.