The Download: Namibia’s hydrogen hopes, and fixing AI evaluation
56d ago
Technology
MIT Technology Review

Namibia is pursuing an ambitious plan to establish the world's first hydrogen economy. The nation aims to leverage hydrogen as a clean energy source, potentially transforming its industrial sector and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This initiative comes as global efforts to combat climate change intensify, with traditional iron ore processing cited as a significant contributor to carbon emissions. The International Energy Agency underscores the urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy