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Burning hydrocarbons emits CO2, which is already at high enough atmospheric levels to make us less smart, as well as particulate matter, which is directly affec
by eurasiantiger 5y ago
Burning hydrocarbons emits CO2, which is already at high enough atmospheric levels to make us less smart, as well as particulate matter, which is directly affecting air quality and shortening our lifespans.
Burning hydrogen emits water.
- nine_k 5y agoI see an important area where hydrocarbons will not be displaced by batteries and hydrogen for decades: jet fuel. Burning CH₄ produces much more water and less CO₂ than burning longer hydrocarbons. This works for ICE car engines, with tiny modifications, too. So it could still be a useful step in phasing out carbon-based fuels, until we have epic-scale batteries and likely more nuclear generation.