A new project in Australia aims to create freshwater by harnessing the kinetic force of ocean waves, RenewEconomy reports. Run by the Perth-based firm Carnegie Wave Energy in cooperation with the Water Corporation, and supported by a $1.27 million grant from the Australian Federal Government’s AusIndustry Clean Technology Innovation Program, the plant will use Carnegie’s proprietary CETO wave energy technology to power reverse osmosis desalination. The resulting process, free of carbon emissions, ‘will be a world first
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
How The Power Of Ocean Waves Could Yield Freshwater With Zero Carbon Emissions
Author: JEFF SPROSS
Source: Think Progress
Publication Date: August 30, 2013 at 9:27 am
Link: How The Power Of Ocean Waves Could Yield Freshwater With Zero Carbon Emissions
Source: Think Progress
Publication Date: August 30, 2013 at 9:27 am
Link: How The Power Of Ocean Waves Could Yield Freshwater With Zero Carbon Emissions
Stephan: Here is yet another report showing us that if we could emerge from our carbon energy trance there is an entire world of non-polluting energy available to us, as well as a potential freshwater source, which is equally important. Water is destiny. In this, and the next story on Germany, you can see what the transition out of carbon energy looks like when it works.
In contrast consider America's insistence on the continuation of carbon energy, most recently through Fracking, whose results are now well-known.
As citizens we must demand that the government focus on noncarbon technologies in service to our interests, as a people, with national wellness as the first priority. It is not the technology but the political will that is lacking. If enough people vote, and make the most compassionate life-affirming decision possible, we can change this. The power of collective intention expressed through voting is a great force.
Click through to see the useful graphic.