Ice can be burned and used for energy, speaker to show

Crystal deposits found throughout the ocean could be unexpected sources of energy, UCI chemistry professor Kenneth Janda will explain Tuesday. Janda’s “Burning Ice” presentation is part of the 2007-08 Discover the Physical Sciences breakfast lecture series at UCI.

Janda will discuss ice deposits in the ocean — which contain an estimated 1 trillion tons of greenhouse gas methane. Methane is a main component of natural gas, a major source of energy.

The lecture will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in UCI’s University Club. Parking and the event are free. To make a reservation call (949) 824-7252.

— Joseph Serna