10 Incredible Inventions Which Could Change The Future Of The Planet

4. Electricity-Generating Fabric

With an over-dependence on fossil fuels driving the world towards increasing conflict and environmental degradation there's an imperative for humanity to discover new means of generating energy which respect the environment and come at a cost affordable to all. Initiatives into renewable energy sources are leading us towards a sustainable model for mass production of energy, but when it comes to reliable and readily available energy on the go we're still reliant on traditional batteries. All that could change with the arrival of electricity-generating fabric, capable of drawing energy from both heat and motion. Just how stylish the clothing turns out remains to be seen, but having thousands of tiny thermoelectric sensors lining your jacket could mean that you never have to worry about charging your phone ever again.