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Professor of Public Policy, vlog; Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology and Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, FAS

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February 14, 2025, Opinion: "Many are optimistic that hydrogen will play a critical role in decarbonizing parts of the economy that are challenging to electrify. These “hard-to-abate” sectors such as heavy-duty transportation, industrial heat for steel and cement making, and backup power sources together account for around 30% of global emissions. In the last four years, hydrogen investments have soared, with $75 billion now committed to projects around the world and a further $600 billion announced. Most of these have been in Europe and North America, where governments are providing strong financial incentives for hydrogen production."