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Michigan could be replete with ‘geologic hydrogen,’ or not

By Vivian La,
Ed Ronco
Published February 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM EST
Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Last month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to make Michigan a hub for geologic hydrogen.

So what is it?

IPR climate solutions reporter Vivian La dug deep into what this potential clean fuel source is and why Michigan might be a pretty good place to look for it right under our feet.

Read the full story.

Producer: Austin Rowlader
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

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Vivian La
Vivian La covers how climate change is impacting northern Michigan communities for IPR through a partnership with Grist.
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Ed Ronco
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition."
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