World’s clearest skies for astronomy research 'at risk' from massive green hydrogen project

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A panoramic image of the Milky Way above Paranal observatory.
A panoramic image of the Milky Way above Paranal observatory.Photo: John Colosimo/ESO
Published 17 January 2025, 08:31Updated 17 January 2025, 08:31
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