
Cal State LA awarded gold in 2025 Hydrogen Safety Challenge
Over the course of the 12-week challenge, participants worked to strengthen hydrogen safety culture across the industry, with a focus on six activities: core values, leadership, workforce, communications, customers and community, and incident sharing.
Cal State LA’s award highlights its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and safety in clean energy research.
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