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I came across an article in which one of the founders of Greenpeace (now
estranged from the organization) is asked if he thinks Cold Fusion might solve
our energy problems, and he responded that it is not real. Seems to be the
common way of thinking amongst the general public regarding Cold Fusion.
Too bad Cold Fusion hasn't found more allies in the environmental movement, as
Cold Fusion energy implemented on a grand scale would be the single biggest
improvement to our environment since the founding of the environmental
movement.
Q: Do you anticipate an alternative to nuclear energy and fossil fuels in
the next century, something like cold fusion, that would provide an endless
supply of clean energy?
A: Not I dont. Theyve been working on hot fusion and I guess theres some possibility of a breakthrough. Cold fusion just is not real. Ive always said we need a combination of renewables, like solar and wind, with nuclear and fossil fuels. In renewables, I include geothermal, not just volcanic geothermal, but ground-source heat pumps, which can heat, cool and make hot water for a building using energy in the earth. Everyone is so fixated on solar panels, which are still too expensive, when the answer is in their back yard. Wind also has at least as much potential as hydro. But I dont count on a cheap, unlimited source of power in the future. |
