Report on CHBC Meeting with Breathe LA

On February 7, Cory Shumaker, CHBC Development Specialist, visited Breathe California of Los Angeles County to present the case for hydrogen and fuel cells to staff through a series of videos and presentation slides. The non-profit was founded in 1903 and for more than 30 years, the organization was committed to increasing public awareness about lung-related diseases-including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema and working towards eradicating these diseases. BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) rebranded itself in 2006, continuing its mission dedicated to clean air, preventing lung and other air pollution related diseases by partnering with youth, advocating public policy, supporting lung health research, and educating the public.

Today the organization is working on an “End Diesel Now” campaign to which the CHBC offered insights and knowledge on fuel cell electric buses and Class 8 trucks, as well as hydrogen used for energy storage. BREATHE LA CEO, Marc Carrel, stated he would be happy to support CHBC’s policy efforts to increase State funding for fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure.