National Geographic

[Michael Wood, Cincinnati]

There was a fairly interesting general review of "Mega" lightning on the 
National Geographic channel last night. Very few specifics, lots of 
generalities. The one thing I did glean is that there is a lot of power 
being produced in the atmosphere.
Is anyone doing any work on harnessing lightning these days? It seems 
like we live in the middle of a giant generator, when you think of it. 
I've always looked at natural geological activity as a possible source 
for alternative energy, but the program has me musing on natural aerial 
activity as a source of energy.
Mike Wood, Cincinnati