A recent meeting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks brought together a group of experts to discuss the potential of geologic hydrogen as a clean energy source. Geologic hydrogen, which can be found trapped underground by certain types of rocks, has garnered interest as a possible alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Mark Myers, a geologist and former director of the U.S. Geological Survey, believes that Alaska could be a prime location for discovering geologic hydrogen deposits. While the current process of producing hydrogen as fuel emits carbon dioxide and is costly, natural sources offer a more environmentally friendly option. Despite the challenges of finding and extracting geologic hydrogen, examples from countries like Mali have demonstrated its feasibility as a clean energy source. If successfully harnessed, geologic hydrogen could power villages currently reliant on diesel generators or provide energy to remote facilities like gold mines with minimal environmental impact. The experts acknowledge the uncertainties and difficulties ahead in developing this new energy industry, but remain hopeful about its potential to revolutionize Alaska's energy sector and contribute to a more sustainable future. The pursuit of geologic hydrogen represents a step towards reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards cleaner, renewable energy sources.