When the Hindenburg burst into flame while landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey more than 60 years ago, the disaster created a lasting, but erroneous, perception that hydrogen fuel was to blame. It wasn’t.
To this day, the general public believes hydrogen, as an energy source, is unreasonably dangerous. Which wouldn’t be any great tragedy except for one fact? Hydrogen is our brightest hope for a pollution-free planet.
Hydrogen is inexpensive, clean, and safe. It emits no toxins. Its production leaves no environmental scars. And, unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen is endlessly renewable. It’s the only fuel whose production and end use can actually eliminate many of our most serious environmental, economic, and health problems.
So, if it’s such a great idea, why isn’t everyone jumping on it? Germany, Japan, Canada, Belgium, and, yes, even Saudi Arabia are. These countries not only recognize the astounding implications of a hydrogen era, they’re busy taking advantage of U.S.-invented technology for hydrogen production. Why aren’t we all?
The Pollution-Free Planet Foundation, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Phoenix and all three Rotary districts in Arizona endorse the use of hydrogen as a safe, renewable, non-polluting energy source. Please help us spread the word and change public opinion.
