Hydrogen in California: Air Pollution and Emissions Impacts

City use of hydrogen harms our climate and burdens low-income communities of color. This fact sheet highlights emissions risks and considerations throughout the lifecycle of hydrogen. Best practices include collaborating with environmental justice and community groups to align on the role of hydrogen in long-term climate planning, proactive outreach with community groups on their perspectives on hydrogen, and working with them to establish guardrails and community engagement standards for hydrogen projects.