The document discusses a proposed technology called the Atmospheric Vortex Engine (AVE) that could generate electricity by artificially creating tornadoes. The AVE would mix hot and cold air to spin an artificial tornado, with hot air coming from existing heat sources like coal plants. It is predicted that an AVE could generate enough electricity to power a city of 500,000 people and be cheaper than other alternative energy systems. While harnessing tornadoes presents safety and stability challenges, proponents believe the technology has potential as a future renewable energy source.

1. Tornado Power - A Future Energy Source?By: Lisa Zyga

2. Background TornadoesViolent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground levelAtmospheric Vortex Engine (AVE)Generates artificial tornadoes by mixing hot air with cold airHot air comes from nearby coal plants, sun or other ambient heat source

4. BackgroundA potential energy source in the futurePotentially world changing technologyAbility to generate nearly 700 watts of electricity to power a city of 500,000 peopleTakes the concept of green technology to a whole new level

5. Interesting Points and ObservationsPossibility of harnessing and utilizing such a dangerous and highly unstable natural forceSupposedly cheaper electricity can be producedCost of electrical energy produced predicted to be just half other alternative energy systemNothing is wasted in the processCost of cooling wasted steam - $20 million / cooling tower

6. Key TakeawaysPotential energy sources are always available in the environment around usHuman innovation has no boundsTechnology can become so advanced to control even the most devastating natural phenomenon

7. Personal Assessment and Rating7.5/10+ve: Very in-depth explanation on this new technology-ve: Does not offer many criticisms of the innovation

8. Issues for DiscussionDo you think it is safe for us to toy around with potentially fatal natural phenomena?Should we abandon older sources of energy for this new sources of energy?