Topic: Clean Hydrogen

Mimi Smith Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending a cleaning product called "My Pet Peed" for managing pet stains and odors. She explains that she has four elderly dogs, including a 16-year-old basset hound, and uses the hydrogen peroxide-based formula to maintain her hardwood floors. The product is described as fragrance-free and effective on various surfaces.

The Biden administration has proposed new tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act to stimulate the domestic green hydrogen industry. The plan could generate $140 billion in revenue and 700,000 jobs by 2030 by incentivizing cleaner production methods. This shift marks a move toward hydrogen as a primary alternative to wind and solar energy.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the State of the European Union address, emphasizing the "reality of a boiling planet" and the success of the European Green Deal. She claimed the EU has grown from zero to 38 "clean steel" factories. The technical validity of "clean steel" is questioned, suggesting it refers primarily to recycled scrap iron rather than a fundamental shift in smelting technology.

President Joe Biden hosted the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, pledging billions in investments for renewable energy and infrastructure. Biden emphasized that "when Africa succeeds, the United States succeeds." The summit aimed to position the U.S. as a reliable trade partner compared to China, though critics noted the repetitive nature of the administration's rhetoric.

Public transit in Porto, Portugal, has returned to using hydrogen-powered buses after a period of utilizing natural gas vehicles. This shift mirrors an earlier EU project from the early 2000s called CUTE that initially introduced hydrogen technology to the city. Observations of the new buses note they are smooth but potentially top-heavy due to roof-mounted battery systems.