Hydrogen

Advantage-Oil is a commodity that is relied upon by many countries. None use as much as our own. It is predicted to be completely depleted by 2040. As more and more is depleted, we face the increasing possibility of war with other oil producing countries. The possibility of hydrogen power eliminates the threat of fighting wars abroad to protect our interests. Also, we no longer will need to protect corrupt regimes from extremists; allows us to not have to protect the “lesser” of two evils. Also, hydrogen power (even if produced by natural gas) is much more environmentally sound then drilling for oil. Hydrogen power will keep us from having to drill in the wild life reserves in Alaska and it will keep us from having to destroy the natural beauty of the gulf. Though, drilling is important for other reasons.

Disadvantage-Creating hydrogen power is extensive. There are many ways to make hydrogen for hydrogen power. The most common way to do so is through fossil fuels. Coal, oil, and natural gas are the fossil fuels being used. The steam that comes in the process of making this hydrogen power is harmful to the environment. The other ways of making it through different types of electrolysis are uncommon presently. Using fossil fuels to make this fuel is counterproductive. The other electrolysis methods are not being exploited enough.