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Earth's Crust Holds Hydrogen to Power Us for 170,000 Years!

5/15/2025

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Earth's crust could hold enough natural hydrogen to power the planet for an astonishing 170,000 years. Researchers stress the urgency of crafting efficient exploration methods to tap into this clean energy treasure. However, hurdles like microbial consumption and the necessity for further research pose significant challenges to making this resource economically viable.

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Earth's crust could hold enough natural hydrogen to power the planet for an astonishing 170,000 years. Researchers stress the urgency of crafting efficient exploration methods to tap into this clean energy treasure. However, hurdles like microbial consumption and the necessity for further research pose significant challenges to making this resource economically viable.