California’s Hydrogen-Gas Blend: Risking Public Health and National Energy Security

California’s latest push to blend hydrogen with natural gas in local pipelines might sound like a breakthrough for climate action, but beneath the glossy promises lies a troubling story of public health risks, regulatory overreach, and disregard for American families’ safety. At the heart of this pilot project is Orange Cove, a predominantly Latino, low-income community already burdened by high asthma rates and environmental injustice.Is This “Green” Energy Transition Worth the Cost to Our Communities?The Southern California Gas Co. proposes injecting up to 5% green hydrogen into Orange Cove’s gas supply—funded by ratepayer dollars—to reduce carbon emissions slightly. While reducing...