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Hydrogen blending with natural gas 'puts lives at risk': US doctors

Physicians' groups warn burn of H2 and natural gas blends in heating raises chances of deadly explosions, as well as exacerbating asthma and dementia hazards

An aerial view of the scene following a gas explosion in Wales, UK. Experts warned that hydrogen’s low ignition point increases the likelihood of blasts.
An aerial view of the scene following a gas explosion in Wales, UK. Experts warned that hydrogen’s low ignition point increases the likelihood of blasts.Foto: Getty/Getty Images
  • Rachel Parkes
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Published 23 June 2022, 10:05Updated 29 June 2022, 09:06