Power-crazy

Clean and unlimited power from just a handful of hydrogen atoms. Physicists are busy working to make this dream real

Hydrogen hopes

German engineers are transporting shiploads of hydrogen from Canada to Europe, where it will be harnessed as an alternate source of fuel and energy

Hydrogen could become the new fuel for cooking – here's how

Air pollution from burning firewood and charcoal is the fourth-biggest killer in many countries

Time for green hydrogen in India is now, says RK Singh; invites private players to invest

The prime minister had launched the National Hydrogen Mission August 15 last year, which aimed to make India a green hydrogen hub  

Developing hydrogen as a petrol substitute

With petrol stocks being fast depleted, scientists are developing a technology that will run vehicles on hydrogen

Environmentally friendly process to produce hydrogen

After 250 research articles, Jim Dumesic, a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, would much rather …

Union Budget 2021-22: India to launch Hydrogen Energy Mission

With the announcement, India has joined the race for producing the next big energy source

South Africa can become world leader in zero-carbon shipping fuels: Study

South Africa has abundant natural resources and is situated on one of the busiest international sea routes 

From Petro to Electro: Why hydrogen could be the fuel of the future

Given the supply constraints of battery materials, hydrogen could play a key role in energy transition

Hydrogen costs to fall over 95% by 2050, predicts report

Green hydrogen technology will fill the gap between renewable energy and Net Zero carbon emissions.

Hydrogen fuel is hostile to stratospheric ozone

By using hydrogen fuel cells -- the best alternatives to fossil fuels -- we may be heading towards another environmental disaster

Technologies

Is the state of technology an obstacle in implementing renewable future? Or is the current price of this technology out of our reach?

Green hydrogen can drive India’s transition to clean energy, combat climate change

By 2030, the cost of green hydrogen is expected to compete with that of hydrocarbon fuels

Renewables, Deserted?

The Indian government has a set a target for renewable energy: 10,000 megawatt by 2012. So far so good. Renewables can electrify the rural …

Fossil fuel lobby behind EU’s dash for not-so-green hydrogen: Report

Germany propelling hydrogen agenda, critical players are from or have links with fossil fuel and other polluting industries

Fuel for tomorrow

POWERING THE FUTURE, THE BALLARD FUEL CELL AND THE RACE TO CHANGE THE WORLD·Tom Koppel·John Wiley & Sons Canada Limited·…

2022 too short, too far: How close did the world move towards the clean energy dream?

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

Will Boris Johnson’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ be enough for a net-zero UK

The British Prime Minister’s 10-point plan aims to ban petrol, diesel cars by 2030; 40 GW offshore wind power for homes

The crossover

Fuel cells are more important to a developing country like India than developed countries. But the corporate sector is slow.

Inklings

In which we trace where the world stands with fuel cells and some clear signals of the technology to come

Hurdles

Narrow business interests and an apathetic political leadership will never allow fuel cells to take off

THE FUTURE OF CLEAN ENERGY

A simple chemical reaction is the basis of fuel cell technology. Fuel cells run on hydrogen to provide electricity. The only byproduct is water …

Russell-Einstein Manifesto, ICJ case and Rainbow Warrior bombing: Remembering humanity

Anniversaries of the three events provide inspiration to consider roles of science, law and diplomacy to advance peace, security and nuclear …

What does Boris Johnson’s plan to ban fuel-powered vehicles mean for UK

Several other countries may follow suit in the coming years to phase out petrol- and diesel-run vehicles  

Sharp acceleration in hydrogen fuel cell research

"Tonight I am proposing $1.2 billion in research funding so that America can lead the world in developing clean, hydrogen-powered automobiles," …