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Plan To Turn Los Angeles Gas Plant To Hydrogen Not Without Critics

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Scattergood Generating Station
The Scattergood power plant’s iconic red and white emissions stacks will be obsolete when it adds a hydrogen-burning unit in 2029. (Photo by Caleigh Wells/KCRW)

Push For Hydrogen Plant Receives Some Pushback

This year, the city of Los Angeles decided to turn one of its methane gas plants into a hydrogen plant. It’s part of the city’s ambitious goal to run on 100% renewable energy by 2035. It might sound great, but it’s actually a controversial move.
Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW

Committee Holds First Meeting On Opioid Crisis

A new state legislative committee focused on fentanyl and opioid addiction is holding its first meeting Wednesday in Sacramento. The committee is hoping to address the ongoing opioid crisis. 
Reporter: Sara Hossaini, KQED

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