Hydrogen as fuel may harm ozone layer

  • 12/06/2003

While hydrogen is touted as a clean fuel waiting to replace fossil energy sources, a study concludes its widespread use could increase damage to the ozone layer that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation. The report in the edition of Science magazine says such trade-offs shouldn't prevent development of hydrogen fuel cells, but they should be taken into account when considering what measures might be needed to limit any environmental down side of a hydrogen fuel economy.