Podcast: Geothermal in Texas
Podcast: Geothermal in Texas
Geothermal heat could become a major source of clean energy in the coming decades, says the editor of a recent report.
The Earth's core provides a tremendous amount of heat. Tapping that heat to produce electric power or to use directly in industrial processes could be a way to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions from fossil fuels. Jamie Beard, founder and executive director of Project InnerSpace, a geothermal advocacy group, discusses a recent report on the prospects for geothermal energy in Texas and elsewhere.
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