From the archives: Is clean hydrogen an illusion?

Published: Dec. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.

Some scientists looking for clean energy solutions have spent years researching the capabilities of hydrogen. Earlier this month, the Senate included funding for clean hydrogen technologies in hopes that it will be part of America’s net-zero emissions future. But is hydrogen actually net zero? Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains how complicated this question is. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.