Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social

We need to talk about "green hydrogen". Why are the European ruling classes so interested in it? And what's wrong with it? 🧵

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Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 21, 2024 at 13:53 UTC

One of the powerful things about transitioning to renewable energy is that it forces rich countries to confront the consequences of their energy use. You want super-high levels of energy for mansions and SUVs? OK, but you'll have to cover lots of land with solar panels and wind turbines!

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Timlagor @timlagor.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 22, 2024 at 01:50 UTC

This first thing to say about it is that Hydrogen is a Greenhouse Gas. It's far too easy to assume that it isn't but it competes with Methane for OH in the atmosphere so all the H2 leaks (and it leaks extremely easily) keep the extremely potent methane from breaking down.

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