What is hydrogen energy and why is it important?

As governments and industry attempt to curb greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, hydrogen and its potential as a clean fuel is once again reaching the headlines.

So what exactly is hydrogen energy and how could it be used as an alternative to fossil fuels?

Watch as the BBC's energy and environment analyst Roger Harrabin explains.

Produced by Aisha Doherty

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4 November 2021