Hydrogen. The most abundant element in the universe and also the simplest, consisting of only one proton and one electron. I think everyone needs to know about this so check out this link:
The National Hyrdogen Association Frequently Asked Questions
We can move toward a hydrogen economy right now, with existing technologies. I really don't understand why this is not at the forefront of energy policy in Canada and the rest of the world.
Reasons why we ought to move to a hydrogen economy:
1.
It is realistically possible to meet all of our chemical fuel needs, which are currently supplied by oil, with hydrogen produced with electricity, which can in turn be produced with ZERO CO2 EMISSIONS. This means that if we completely implement a hydrogen based economy to replace the current oil based economy, then there will be no more pollution (unless you count pure clean water as pollution).
2.
A hydrogen economy would entail far greater stability than the current centralized grid system. electricity will be produced in a variety of ways locally and it will be used to produce hydrogen that can be piped nationally or even internationally. No more worrying about blackouts affecting entire regions or natural disasters affecting energy supply.
3.
Because electricity can be produced in a wide variety of ways and is not restricted to one source (like oil), energy will be freed from regional disparity. Energy will be much more equally available and abundant. This will in turn result in greater prosperity all over the globe, it may even be the key to overcoming poverty.
So we have a choice. Do we want:
clean, safe, and universal energy?
or
dirty, dangerous, regional energy?
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