One possible application is the alteration of global weather patterns. European countries have surpassed the United States in energy efficiency with some areas using 2.5 times less energy per capita. Explains present European research on alternate energy sources and on joint efforts with the United States, Canada and 15 other countries to eliminate CFCs by the year 2000. Week , No. 3081, 130-131, Nov. 28, 1988. Explains advantages of, and renewed interest in, hydrogen as a nonpolluting fuel to combat the global warming trend.
Outlines projects to produce it cheaply and store it efficiently.
Various alternative approaches are put forth. Inc. For more information on Global Change contact the Editorial Office.