Biden Allocates $7 Billion for U.S. Hydrogen Hubs

President Joe Biden has announced that $7 billion will be allocated to seven regions across the United States to develop hydrogen hubs as part of efforts to combat climate change. These hubs will focus on utilizing hydrogen as an alternative fuel to oil and gas, with the aim of creating new jobs and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The funding will support the production of "clean hydrogen" through various methods, including electrolysis using renewable power. The selected regions include California, the Gulf Coast of Texas, the Ohio River Valley, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. However, some critics argue that the reliance on natural gas for hydrogen production undermines the goal of transitioning to cleaner fuels.