# Future of Sustainability

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/10/future-of-sustainability/
- Published: 2016-10-06T00:42:15-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

The first wave-produced electricity in the United States went online in Hawaii just
over a week ago. Some estimate the ocean’s endless motion will create enough power
to meet a quarter of America’s energy needs. Now that engineers are harnessing the
ocean to create power, take a look at what else they are working on to help power
the future.

Several engineering developments in nanotechnology, biofuel, solar power and wind
efficiency. For they show great promise in providing new, affordable and sustainable
energy sources. One example of these recent energy developments is the artificial
leaf being developed at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis. It’s located
at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California. This device will also be
able to convert energy from sunlight to electrical energy. I mean or even fuel. 
Therefore imitating the photosynthetic process of plants. Scientists hope that this
technology can provide cheap and efficient energy to help local energy production
and developing countries around the world. A single leaf, a bottle of water, and
sunlight. For they could produce enough electricity to power a small house for 24
hours a day!

Sustainable energy has been slow to catch on, but in 2016, there are positive signs
of progress in public knowledge, new technology, and government recognition. While
green fuel is a global issue, it is important to recognize that the US consumes 
18% of the world’s energy, making our role in the initiative all the more important.
By implementing new technology and encouraging the switch to sustainable fuel, one
day our cities can be green!

To learn more about the future of sustainable energy, check out the infographic 
created by [Ohio University’s Master of Engineering Management program](https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/blog/the-future-of-sustainable-energy/?g=infographics&t=mem),
below.

[[[Ohio University Online](https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/)

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