Geothermal Power
Geothermal energy is continuously created beneath the Earth's surface from the extreme heat contained in liquid rock (called magma) within the Earth's core. When this heat naturally creates hot water or steam, it can be piped to the surface and then used to turn a steam turbine to generate electricity. Geothermal energy also can be obtained by piping water underground to extract heat from hot, dry rocks. Heat is then returned to the surface to turn a steam turbine and generate electricity.
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Fri, Aug 26 2011 at 6:21 AM EST
The forces that make Japan a quake-prone and volcanic country — and sparked a nuclear disaster — could be part of its long-term energy solution.Sat, Aug 06 2011 at 1:06 PM EST
The artist and widow of John Lennon said Japan should tap the geothermal energy beneath the unstable ground of the volcanic island nation.Thu, Jun 23 2011 at 5:58 PM EST
The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects.Wed, Apr 20 2011 at 12:30 PM EST
The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. Turner asks, why is that?Tue, Mar 08 2011 at 4:41 AM EST
Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe. Tue, Dec 28 2010 at 10:29 AM EST
The Ski Area Citizens' Coalition tracks the environmental efforts of 82 ski areas in 11 Western states and issues an annual report card.Mon, Dec 20 2010 at 12:43 PM EST
The grant program allows qualifying renewable energy projects to apply for a Treasury Department grant that covers up to 30 percent of costs.Thu, Nov 11 2010 at 5:02 PM EST
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Projects include artificial volcanoes and cloud-seeding.Thu, Oct 14 2010 at 4:31 PM EST
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