Ford’s recent report on Generation Z fails to mention the most obvious elephant in the room: Teens don’t care about cars anymore. Statoil recently published three scenarios for energy use in 2040. Not even the most low-carbon scenario envisioned the possibility that fossil fuels could constitute less than 75% of total energy consumption in 25 years. It…
For a child born today, what will the world look like in 2100? This is the topic of a special section of The Futurist, September- October issue. Via scenarios and forecasts from some of the leading expert within foresight, we get a glimpse into what it will mean to be 88 at the dawn of…
Hydrogen is a longstanding green combustable fuel candidate, but has yet to overcome roadblocks such as efficiency and especially safety issues. A major problem is storage. Since hydrogen is a small molecule, it tends to diffuse through the liner material of its container. To make stronger, more lightweight materials, researchers have been looking for solutions in nanotechnology….
Following its appetite for futuristic ventures such as the Google car which drives itself, the search engine giant is now pouring $168 million into the Mojave Desert-based Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. Together with government loans towards the project, the alternative power will double in size from its existing buildout. The decision seems to be more…
