Originally published February 9 2005
A new report analyzes the problems, dangers and public perception of hydrogen power
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
One of the biggest problems with hydrogen is its public perception. With images of the hydrogen-filled Hindenburg airship weighing on people's minds, one key to public acceptance of hydrogen power is public belief that it is safe. A new report analyzes both methods for ensuring the safety of stored hydrogen and methods of allaying public concerns about this flammable gas.
To create a worldwide hydrogen (H2) economy with fuel cells providing clean, safe electrical energy, end users will have to embrace this energy carrier.
That means using it onboard their vehicles, at fueling stations in their neighbourhoods, in their electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers as well as in stationary installations providing electricity for homes and businesses.
H2-powered fuel cells that provide backup power for hospitals, banks, and telecommunications during grid "brown outs" or "black outs" have endeared the public to this new technology in the short term.
However, despite field tests to establish proof of performance with customers, and industry efforts to establish fuel cells as a viable method of power production in the long term, there remains a lingering question.
This question relates to the safety of H2 and the fuel cell systems that rely on it as a key element in the electrochemical reaction.
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