The U.S. Department of Energy is initiating a review of potential environmental risks linked to developing hydrogen projects in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. This hub, encompassing Washington, Oregon, and Montana, was awarded $1 billion in federal funding for various green hydrogen initiatives. Green hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization in sectors reliant on fossil fuels could significantly reduce carbon emissions, with estimates suggesting a yearly reduction of 1.7 million metric tons of CO2. However, challenges such as soaring renewable energy prices, insufficient demand, and regulatory uncertainties hinder the hub's progress. Despite these obstacles, the hub's projects include hydrogen production facilities, distribution pipelines, and fueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The review process, open to public input until spring, underscores the importance of environmental considerations and community engagement in federal energy funding decisions.