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Monaco, Saturday May 27, 2051:

Welcome to the Floating Island!

It was in 2047, just four years ago, on the a real cushion of compressed air under the To mark the occasion two Monaco Grands Prix
occasion of the celebrations of the750 th Principality, which is now 10 metres higher. were presented to the public the same weekend.
anniversary of the Principality, that the work to A further advantage is that studies have shown The traditional FH race (Category: ueen of
elevate Monaco was initiated. that the height of the compressed air column Hydrogen Formulas and the E-Storic Grand-Prix
The inevitable rise in water levels forced the can easily be adjusted in the event of a sudden which saw old electric single-seaters from the
authorities to come up with a solution that rise in the water level, or even for protection years 2020 to 2025 (formerly called Formula
was as drastic as it was ambitious: to raise against a tsunami. E compete.
the entire Monegasque territory to 10 metres Among the by-products, pure water: formed from Charles eclerc, 54, who had won 11 times
above sea level. excess hydrogen and oxygen, it gives Monaco during his racing career, put on his racing suit
Bitter negotiations were held with the neighboring complete autonomy. Produced in excess, it gave to take part in the Oldtimer race (which he
country to obtain authorisation to physically birth to the famous “Hercules Water” presented naturally won .
sever the land borders in order to be able to in opalescent bottles that are composed of A wonderful moment of sharing and conviviality
guarantee that the Rock would float. algae. It is being snapped up for the best dining. which highlighted the technological progress
Finally freed from the constraints of its French And salt is the subject of a joint venture with made in 3 decades. An appointment has already
neighbour, the second phase was to core the the Canadian government for its winter road been scheduled for 2071 to celebrate the 20 th
assembly to a depth of 30 meters below the network maintenance. anniversary of this fabulous floating island...
oceanic lithosphere. So, this Saturday, May 27, 2051, the fi rst no doubt with other surprises.
Of course, this titanic work could not have floating island on an air cushion was
been possible without seawater electrolysis inaugurated.
technology.
Completely autonomous, this technique
transforms seawater into hydrogen without
desalination, allows direct carbon capture,
emits green hydrogen which is sustainable
fuel for navigation, aviation and urban
mobility.
This process also produces breathable
oxygen which is stored in mini
underwater stations so that divers
and submarines no longer have to
surface to get air. It is also
distributed, through
an urban network,
to all industrial and
residential buildings
as well as to hospital
complex es,
guaranteeing Y O U R B US I N E S S DESE R V E S
the e n tir e
population THE M O S T BE A U TIF U L ADD R E S S
clean air free
of pathogens.
As hydrogen
is produced
in mass, the
v olu me of L U X U R Y OFFIC E S F OR RE N T
oxygen emitted
is considerable P L A C E DU C A S INO - MO N A C O
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used to generate © Gendzi

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