A deposit of between 6 million and 250 million tons of "white" hydrogen has been found in France. The discovery was made by two scientists Jacques Pironon and Phillipe de Donato, reports CNN.
They were actually looking for fossil fuel under the ground in northeastern France. But thankfully, scientists have found something incredibly valuable that could help the world's efforts to combat climate change.
White hydrogen usually refers to hydrogen produced using fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage. It is a way to mitigate the environmental impact of traditional hydrogen production.
It can be used as a cleaner alternative in various applications, such as fuel cells for vehicles or industrial processes. Its production method aims to reduce the carbon emissions associated with traditional hydrogen production.
The two scientists were surprised by the large amount of gas found. Hydrogen energy only produces water when burned, which makes it a good resource for preserving the environment. Now scientists can produce it beyond laboratories.