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  • Geothermal comes from the Greek word geo, meaning earth, and therme, meaning heat.

    ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science 2008

  • Geothermal comes from the Greek word geo, meaning earth, and therme, meaning heat.

    ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science 2008

  • Geothermal is a carbon-light energy source, writes Nina Shen Rastogi: According to recent life-cycle analyses by Argonne National Laboratory, geothermal power plants emit between 18.7 grams to 103 grams of CO2-equivalent per kilowatt-hour -- polite little hiccups compared with the 1,234.9 g/kWh belched out by coal or the 487 g/kWh by natural gas.

    Wonkbook: What matters for jobs; the Tea Parties vs. the appropriators; would more stimulus have saved the Dems? Ezra Klein 2010

  • Geothermal is getting a closer look in the U.S., too, where a new study led by MIT says geothermal energy could generate a substantial portion of the electricity the U.S. will need in the future at competitive prices and with minimal environmental impact.

    The fire down below Edward Willett 2007

  • Geothermal is underutilized in the North East but is the most environmentally friendly way to heat and cool your home, according to the US DOE and EPA.

    ASAP HOUSE: House About Saving a Planet | Inhabitat 2007

  • Glacier Partners Exclusive Financial Advisor to Magma Energy in Its Purchase of a Further 32% Interest in Icelandic Geothermal Energy Producer HS Orka

    WN.com - Articles related to HP Turkey Gets Awards Of Excellence 2010

  • Glacier Partners Exclusive Financial Advisor to Magma Energy in Its Purchase of a Further 32% Interest in Icelandic Geothermal Energy Producer HS Orka

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • Nevada Geothermal, which is already operating a geothermal power plant in northern Nevada, said in a June SEC filing that it likely won't have enough cash to pay interest due Dec. 31 on a $91.3 million private loan with a 14% interest rate.

    Renewable-Energy Firms Facing Financial Hurdles Yuliya Chernova 2011

  • "Geothermal," Zelenka explained with a dismissive gesture, pursing his lips.

    Wraithbait 2010

  • "Geothermal," Zelenka explained with a dismissive gesture, pursing his lips.

    Wraithbait 2010

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