How we can save Northern football | Hydrogen: the job-creating chemical

On this week's episode, Rob Parsons takes a closer look at hydrogen. Don't worry, it's not a chemistry lesson - but a beginner's guide to how the most abundant chemical element in the universe could hold the key to creating thousands of jobs all across the North. The Northern Agenda editor speaks to two experts from Teesside University so that hopefully when you hear politicians talking about hydrogen and net zero on the news in the coming weeks, you'll know what they're talking about. Dr Venkatesan Venkata Krishnan, a senior lecturer in chemical engineering, and Professor Nashwan Dawood from the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre, explain just why hydrogen could be so important for the region.   *** And a new report by the Onward think tank and Northern Research Group of Tory MPs says Northern football clubs are under threat with areas set to lose the “lifeblood” of their communities without Government intervention. It's a particularly timely report as this week the first details have emerged of what's being described as the biggest shake-up in football ownership in years. The Football White Paper, expected to be published as early as next week, follows a fan-led review into the beautiful game in November 2021. But will it be enough to save more clubs from following the grim fate of clubs like Bury, who were expelled from the league in 2019 and have still yet to return, or Bolton and Wigan, whose very future was thrown into doubt after being placed into administration? Alex Luke, Senior Researcher at Onward, joins Rob on the podcast to discuss the new report. *** The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices