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How is geothermal energy helpful?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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In our lifetimes, we will likely never find another "Free" (free having the meaning of low to no environmental impact, few or no strings attached) and relative to our lives here, infinite energy source outside of Solar or Geothermal. (wind is a derivative form of solar energy, and so is ethanol/biodiesel).

Geothermal is particularly quirky/awesome because when we capture the geothermal energy (use heat to generate steam and then electricity) we are really just capturing that energy that is escaping from the earth, and then sending it along its way. IT'S PERFECT. just take the heat that's going to get out anyway, and use it to make electricity. this just might catch on... (drastic oversimplification; however the high-level logic still stands).

Our earth is similar to our bodies...we have to take care of them. If we don't take care of them the deteriorate over time. By using geothermal energy we take care of our planet in a healthier way. For more geothermal tips and ideas of living green visit the link below.

So yes, Geothermal energy is very good for the environment.

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