The shift to green hydrogen raises concerns about high water usage and harmful emissions, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities despite its potential role in decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors. This scenario exemplifies greenwashing, as the "clean" label may mask significant environmental and social costs while relying on unproven technology to justify retaining existing fossil fuel infrastructure. The risk lies in assuming this nascent solution works; failure could trap regions in outdated natural gas systems, undermining genuine climate goals and exposing the gaps between marketing and reality.
Source:Published on 2024-03-22
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