We’re hearing a lot about alternative energy these days. But ethanol, wind and wave energy, and fuel cells, so far have many negative externalities. Solar power is still inefficient and expensive. Why don’t we hear more about the potential of free energy, the energy that exists freely in air, and is available to all nations equally? Check out this link to see all the potential technologies that can tap free energy.
I’ve also been thinking about the fresh water problem. At least one-third of the planet faces severe water shortages. More than one billion people worldwide lack access to safe and sufficient water for their household needs, subsistence and livelihoods.
Now, here’s a wild thought - what if free energy could power atmospheric water generators, a developing technology that can produce water from the humidity in air (link)?
October 19th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
It’s good to see that there are so many un-tapped energy possibilities out there. Kind of puts the “Doom and Gloom” crowd to shame! There’s never a shortage of human ingenuity.
October 21st, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Matt, I really think you’re on to something here. If free energy could power atmospheric water generators and provide clean water to the 1.6 billion people who are currently lacking it, at least 3.3 billion illnesses and 5 million deaths a year would be prevented.
The key question is what is the cost and accessability of this technology infrastructure in third world countries or would it be more feasiible to solve this problem the old-fashioned way e.g. would it be more efffective to dig water wells one village at a time?
My non-profit (www.villageef.org) has worked on a few water pump projects.