SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 15, 2024Interesting Engineering

Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power Earth for over 1,000 years: Study

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Vast underground hydrogen reserves could potentially power Earth for over 1,000 years, according to a new study. Researchers estimate 5.6 trillion metric tons of hydrogen may exist below the surface, with just 2% potentially meeting global energy needs for 200 years as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

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