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Taming the hydrogen hype

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The Hydrogen Dilemma: Challenges and Trade-offs

This chapter examines the complexities of scaling clean hydrogen production to replace fossil fuels, detailing the enormous energy demands and inefficiencies involved. The discussion highlights the opportunity costs of investing in hydrogen technology versus other renewable projects, questioning its viability as a climate solution. Additionally, it critiques the practicality of hydrogen in applications like transportation and heating, underscoring significant infrastructure and operational challenges.

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