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Fuel Cell Prices Dropping
2006-2009
Description: The mass production of fuel cells dropped from 124 to 55 dollors at this time. This is because of the increase in technology and interest. Importance: Because fuel cell's prices have fallen, more people are willing to buy and use them. Cleaner energy is becoming available to more people. -
Meltdown at Japanize Power Plant
Description: A Japanize power plant had a bit of a meltdown. World-Nuclear wrote that, "following a major earthquake, a 15-metre tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear accident on 11 March 2011. All three cores largely melted in the first three days."
Importance: This accident sparked the interest of Germay, causing the country to promise that it would shut down all of its reactors by 2022. -
Fuel Cell Sales Doubled
2011-2013
Description: Fuelcell sales doubled from 2011 to 2013. They are becoming easier to make with the increased amount of research and the demand for cleaner, more efficient energy has increased.
Importance: According to Foreign Affairs, hydrogen is the cleanest, most efficient mad versatile way to store energy. The fuel cell sales show that people are starting to understand the advantages and these renewable energy sources are on the rise. -
Twenty Seven Percent of Germany's Energy is Reusable
Description: Twenty seven percent of Germany's energy came form reusable sources last year. They use wind, solar, hydro, and other forms. These forms of energy are more expense, but 90% of Germany's people still want it. Importance: Other countries have seen what Germany is doing. Germany has made gigantic steps toward a cleaner, safer world. Although it will take time and money, Germany is headed in the right direction and others will follow. -
Earth's Population will be 9.6 Billion
Description: The population on Earth will be at 9.6 billion by 2050. According to Newsweek Global, only 40% of the Earth's total landmass is farmed and to sustain 9.6 million people, we must create new techniques. Importance: Because of the dramatic increase in the Earth's population, we need new, increased amounts of energy and new ways to feed The many, many people. This prediction has helped cause a revival in finding new, safer, and cleaner forms of energy and farming.
