North Africa’s green hydrogen exports to Europe could harm water supply and marine life: study
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A study warns that producing green hydrogen in desert regions of Australia, Chile and North Africa may require substantially more water than the industry claims. It also identifies potential risks to water supplies and marine ecosystems that may have been overlooked, including in exports to Europe.
The research found that producing green hydrogen in desert areas in Australia, Chile and north Africa needs far more water than the industry claims. It also found serious environmental risks that had been overlooked
World Commodities Energy green hydrogen water scarcity North Africa Australia Chile marine ecosystems energy exports