Australia has locked in separate commitments with Germany and Japan to continue pursuing hydrogen as a potential low emissions technology of the future. As part of talks during the G-7 summit, Australia co-signed the Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord and built on previous commitments made with Japan to invest in hydrogen initiatives. Hydrogen has been put forward as a technology that can be used in the energy and transport sectors, as its lack of carbon emissions supports Germany’s goal to reach net zero by 2045 and Japan by 2050—a target Australia is also tentatively aiming for. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has maximised the use of hydrogen, previously announcing $540 million (US$420 million) towards hydrogen and carbon capture projects—part of a “technology not taxes” approach to emissions reduction. Morrison’s new deal will see an additional $50 million (US$39 million) from Australia and €50 million (US$61 million) from Germany to support research and …