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Fires at Moss Landing: Disruption in Monterey County

The Moss Landing fire exposed challenges in lithium energy storage, underscored health and environmental risks, and highlighted the need for innovation, diverse energy solutions, and community resilience for a sustainable future.

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Celebrate Hydrogen Week

Hydrogen Day is October 8 each year, and this year, since it falls on a Sunday, we're celebrating hydrogen for an entire week, from today through October 11.

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Why Santa Cruz County Is So Bullish on Hydrogen Buses

The decision process for why Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) by approving the nearly $90M purchase of 57 hydrogen-powered, fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), marking the largest acquisition of FCEBs in United States.

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SC Works New Tech: H2 Tech

On Wednesday October 4, prepare for a revolutionary journey into the hydrogen future! Experience firsthand how industry leaders are shaping a cleaner tomorrow at the Santa Cruz Works H2 Tech event.

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Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Ready for Takeoff

We know that Joby Aviation acquired German hydrogen-electric propulsion pioneer H2Fly back in 2021. But whatever they are working on has been the best kept secret of our hydrogen universe. But not every pioneer is keeping their lips sealed.

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Part 2: The Promise of Hydrogen

In part 2 of the 3-part series on green hydrogen, we dive deeper into UCSC’s green hydrogen breakthrough: Learn why this is truly a breakthrough.

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Part 1: The Challenges of White Gold

In Part 1 of this 3 part series, we start by exploring the challenges created by the White Gold Rush: lithium. We look at growth and supply, production, supply, recycling, and we touch on the politics.

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