California Poised To Adopt ‘Green Hydrogen’ Bill Despite Pollution Concerns

California lawmakers are advancing legislation that aims to significantly bolster the use of “green hydrogen” as a zero-emissions fuel for an array of energy, industrial and transportation purposes, despite opposition from an environmental justice (EJ) group and concerns from environmentalists about potential adverse pollution impacts. The bill, SB 18 by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), passed the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee March 15 by a 12-0 vote with two senators not voting. The measure, which appears at this point...