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A Map Of The Geothermal Riches In The U.S.

Getting power from ground heat is getting easier and ever. And, thanks to Google, we now know there is way more of it than we previously thought.READ»

Generating Electricity From Buried Carbon

Jamming carbon deep underground has long been a proposed solution to our emissions problems, but it's expensive and rarely used. Now we can use the Earth's heat to make that gas work for us.READ»

Geothermal Energy Without The Earthquakes

GTherm's new technology solves the unfortunate side effect of harvesting the Earth's heat--serious tremors.READ»

Iceland's Clean Energy Is a Hot Commodity for Europe

Iceland has so much geothermal energy that it might build the world's longest undersea electric cable just to share it with the rest of Europe. READ»

Volcanic Magma Could Provide Geothermal Energy

Iceland has long used hot water and steam produced by volcanic rocks to heat its homes. But now the country may have a new energy resource: magma.READ»

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How Google Cash Helped Find Geothermal Energy in West Virginia

The coal-powered state finds 78% more clean energy right under its feet, thanks to a grant from the search engine giant.READ»

Salton Sea Could Be Source of Lithium Riches for the U.S.

The Salton Sea is one of California's most intriguing attractions. Now the ultra-salty body of water may be able to claim a new title: lithium production center of the U.S. READ»

The Geothermal Drama Continues as AltaRock Energy Stops Drilling

As we discussed a few months ago, drilling for geothermal energy is a process that is fraught with complications. In June,  startup AltaRock Energy announced plans to use a controversial method to drill for geothermal energy in ...READ»

Eden Project's Geothermal Plant Could Power 10% of British Homes

Geothermal power plants are the ugly ducklings of the energy world; they're not as big or flashy as wind and solar plants, and most of their energy-producing magic happens underground. But a new $25 million geothermal plant being ...READ»