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<br>At Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, researchers are working on a novel, albeit somewhat distasteful, alternative to fossil fuels. They've developed a state-of-the-art toilet for use in developing countries that employs microwaves to chemically alter human waste into syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and [Read more](https://dev.neos.epss.ucla.edu/wiki/index.php?title=User:EstelleSaragosa) hydrogen. This syngas can then be used in stacks of fuel cells to generate electricity. At first glance, Delft's scheme to turn poop into power may seem a bit daft. But drastic times call for drastic measures, and many people categorize the state of our environment as drastic. We live on a planet of finite resources -- some of which are crucial to our survival, and others that harm the environment every time we use them. Some of these energy sources, like solar power, hybrid-electric vehicles and small, hand-powered gadgets have already caught on. Others, however, like feces-fueled water heaters, may take a little getting used to.<br> |
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<br>Here, for your reading enjoyment, are 10 of the wackier ideas for alternative energy. Some of them are already available |
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