There is another disturbing trend, which concerns hydrogen. The IRA legislation allocates large amounts of money for the creation of "hydrogen hubs." This pile of cash available from the Feds is having bad effects. In New Mexico, Governor MIchelle Luhan Grisham (D) has twice introduced legislation to help create hydrogen hubs within the State. The hydrogen produced by these hubs would be "blue hydrogen." Blue hydrogen is generated by catalytic "reforming" of methane to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Environmentalists in New Mexico have successfully blocked this legislation twice, pointing out that blue hydrogen is not a renewable fuel since it is produced from methane which is a fossil fuel.
Thank you for your reporting on this, and it is disconcerting and serious, but I did laugh at this:
"The Ohio bill’s own sponsor doesn’t even seem to know what it does; he told Energy News Network he hoped the law would help companies in the gas business meet Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing standards. But he added: “I don’t know if it will work.”"
A friend shared a photo of a Waste Management garbage truck in San Diego that brags "We run on clean burning natural gas". That might be legal now in Tennessee, but it sure seems like deceptive advertising!
Anyone want to file a lawsuit? California has some of the strongest and most wide-reaching consumer protection laws in the entire country. Under state law (California Business and Professions Code § 17500), false and deceptive advertising is strictly prohibited. A company that violates the state’s false advertising regulations could be held both civilly and criminally liable.
Can someone explain the relation between methane and CO2? "Methane gas has 'contributed to the largest increase in global fossil CO2 emissions in recent years.'" Genuinely asking. Thanks!
There is another disturbing trend, which concerns hydrogen. The IRA legislation allocates large amounts of money for the creation of "hydrogen hubs." This pile of cash available from the Feds is having bad effects. In New Mexico, Governor MIchelle Luhan Grisham (D) has twice introduced legislation to help create hydrogen hubs within the State. The hydrogen produced by these hubs would be "blue hydrogen." Blue hydrogen is generated by catalytic "reforming" of methane to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Environmentalists in New Mexico have successfully blocked this legislation twice, pointing out that blue hydrogen is not a renewable fuel since it is produced from methane which is a fossil fuel.
Thank you for your reporting on this, and it is disconcerting and serious, but I did laugh at this:
"The Ohio bill’s own sponsor doesn’t even seem to know what it does; he told Energy News Network he hoped the law would help companies in the gas business meet Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing standards. But he added: “I don’t know if it will work.”"
Thank You AGAIN for your great work! This story is devastating! Legalizing lies???? Oh Brave New World....................
Well, like I wasn't depressed enough after that farce of a "CNN Town Hall" last night, I woke up to read this.
A friend shared a photo of a Waste Management garbage truck in San Diego that brags "We run on clean burning natural gas". That might be legal now in Tennessee, but it sure seems like deceptive advertising!
Anyone want to file a lawsuit? California has some of the strongest and most wide-reaching consumer protection laws in the entire country. Under state law (California Business and Professions Code § 17500), false and deceptive advertising is strictly prohibited. A company that violates the state’s false advertising regulations could be held both civilly and criminally liable.
"Natural" gas. "Clean" coal. I never tire of the euphemistic language of the fossil fuels industry.
Can someone explain the relation between methane and CO2? "Methane gas has 'contributed to the largest increase in global fossil CO2 emissions in recent years.'" Genuinely asking. Thanks!