London’s Mayor says No to Hydrogen fuel

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has decided to renege on the one of the largest orders of vehicles that use hydrogen fuel. Skeptics say that this will put London in a weaker position to tackle environmental issues, going forward.

With oil prices sky-rocketing, many say that hydrogen fuel is worth giving a shot. Currently, crude oil trades close to $115 a barrel in most financial markets. Hydrogen is particularly useful since its easy to store and transport, and this source of energy is derived from remote renewable power plants in Iceland and wave machines in Scotland.

Many Londoners are disappointed by Mayor Johnson’s decision and they say that hydrology technology is worth investing in, although it might fulfil all of the city’s energy requirements.

Earlier, the new mayor had said that hydrogen is an alternative fuel in the future, adding that it is good for young people to do more research on it. He continued to say that school children can become the hydrogen pioneers of tomorrow by finding alternative fuel solutions.

Although Boris Johnson was projected to be a leader who would promote new technologies when he was elected, he has clearly shown that his support for alternative power extends only to nuclear energy. Critics say that nuclear power, which was a “hot energy” source in the 50s is now considered a dead technology.

With pollution in London soaring beyond limits, a good plan to cut down emissions and fuel use by at least thirty percent is badly needed. London has done well in terms of finding ways to solve its massive transportation and environmental issues, but it will have to do more as it moves into the future.