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Unit Three

For unit three I will address the concern of clean energy and the impending circumstances our nation will face if patterns in oil consumption do not change. I will address specifically the problem of vehicles that have low gasoline efficiency, and the possibility of hydrogen fuel cells as an immediate alternative. Hydrogen fuel cells are a topical alternative which possess potential to power future vehicles and, with certain alterations, those currently on the road. The concern of global warming and the near depletion of oil in reserves across the globe has sparked much debate over the sustainability of high energy consumption associated with suburban living, and the ability to carry on with current rates in the immediate future. I will address my letter to a known authority, most likely a company that holds responsibility for emissions controls on vehicles nationwide, or a known oil marketer whose profits depend on the increasing flux of our nation’s oil needs

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-cell.htm "How Fuel Cells Work" How Stuff Works provides fundamental information on how fuel cells work, illustrated through several animations to break down the performance of a fuel cell to its simplest parts.

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/ "Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infastructure Technologies Program" This link provides information on hydrogen energy from the U.S. department of clean energy.

http://www.hfcletter.com/ "The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter" The hydrogen fuel cell letter provides updated information on the matter of clean energy, including work that is currently being performed internationally to advance this technology.

http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2005&m=April&x=20050420154929lcnirellep0.7833673 "U.S. Research Targets Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Infrastructure" This government site gives a realistic perspective of our Nation's position in the push for hydrogen fuel cells. The site describes the President's position on the matter and steps the United States will take to pursue clean energy in the next 10 years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell "Fuel cell" Wikipedia provides an overview on hydrogen fuel cells and describes the potential of clean energy in all facets of living. In addition, Wikipedia lists external sites that give the issue a well rounded perspective from legitimate sources.

http://www.econogics.com/en/heconomy.htm "The Hydrogen Economy: An Idea Whose Time Hasn't Come ... Again" This link provides general information on the economic feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel cells, including current large-scale cell production and the "dirty fuel" involved in production of clean energy.