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I think there were a series of disasters - of which the Hindenburg was just the last.

All the same, I think with modern materials, Hydrogen would be pretty safe.




It’s at least worth considering whether modern zeppelins could be safe. All options need to be on the table for dealing with climate change.


Indeed, Iron Maiden wrote a song about the British Airship R101, called "Empire of the clouds"





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