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Are there hidden environmental and social costs for geothermal energy?
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∙ 11y ago
Very few environmental or social costs! All geothermal energy needs is:
- A supply of water, most of which can be recycled,
- A pumphouse, containing a pump and a turbine,
- Two shafts drilled deep down to hot rocks below the earth, and
- A connection to the electricity grid.
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∙ 13y agoThe danger of an accident at a nuclear plant, and the problem of nuclear waste disposal.
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Are there hidden environmental and social costs of using geothermal energy?
No, there are very little hidden costs. geothermal energy is clean and non-polluting. It releases no carbon dioxide (CO2) to cause global warming. It has no social costs, as it is a renewable energy source. This makes it a very suitable substitute for fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), the burning of which in industry, transport and the generation of electricity is causing climate change.
Are there hidden environmental and social costs for tidal energy?
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What are the social advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?
A social advantage could be the number of jobs it creates for the surrounding community
Definition of environmental science in detail?
a mix of human, social and environmental geography
What are examples of social and environmental problems?
A social problem: illiteracy; environmental: pollution. If applied to individuals: unequal educational opportunities; abusive parents.
Are there hidden environmental and social costs of using geothermal energy?
No, there are very little hidden costs. geothermal energy is clean and non-polluting. It releases no carbon dioxide (CO2) to cause global warming. It has no social costs, as it is a renewable energy source. This makes it a very suitable substitute for fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), the burning of which in industry, transport and the generation of electricity is causing climate change.
Are there hidden environmental and social costs for tidal energy?
gipang-atay maning way polos nga site.
Are there hidden environmental and social costs for wind energy?
noise is a big one and associated with health problems. Another would be the birds that are killed when struck by the blades
What are the social advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?
A social advantage could be the number of jobs it creates for the surrounding community
What has the author H Christopher H Armstead written?
H. Christopher H. Armstead has written: 'Geothermal energy' -- subject(s): Geothermal engineering, Geothermal resources 'Geothermal energy: review of research and development' -- subject(s): Congresses, Geothermal engineering, Geothermal resources, Steam power plants 'Princely pageant' -- subject(s): Biography, Officials and employees, Social life and customs, Travel
Are there hidden environmental and social costs of Wind Power?
Yes. Noise to humans and others as well as danger to birds.
What are the hidden environmental and social costs of hydroelectricity?
Yes, because you have to make a river come to the area to make a dam work with make hydro power.
What has the author Juanita Heredia written?
Juanita Heredia has written: 'Transnational Latina narratives in the twenty-first century' -- subject(s): History and criticism, American literature, Intellectual life, Mexican American women, Mexican American authors, Hispanic American authors, Sex role in literature, Hispanic American women, Women authors, Race in literature, Transnationalism in literature
What are the social or environmental problems in sandton?
identify and discuss two social and two environmental issues in sandton city
What is social enterprise?
Social enterprise is a business driven by a social or environmental purpose.
What has the author Shamiso Mtisi written?
Shamiso Mtisi has written: 'Securing environmental, economic, social and cultural rights in the natural resources sector' -- subject(s): Social justice, Mining districts, Environmental justice 'Community participation in biofuels crop production in Zimbabwe' -- subject(s): Biomass energy, Energy crops industry, Economic development, Citizen participation
Definition of environmental science in detail?
a mix of human, social and environmental geography
