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Geothermal Energy

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

  • Thermal energy generated and stored in earth
  • Energy that determines the temperature of matter
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PROS OF GEOTHERMAL ENEGRY

  • Almost emission free
  • Zero carbon
  • Scrubs out sulfur
  • No fuel required to transport
  • Virtually limitless supply
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CONS OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

  • Sites are location specific
  • Sites are far from population
  • Uses water
  • Sulfur dioxide and silica emissions
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COAL ENEGRY

  • A combustible black or dark brown rock
  • Consists of carbonized plant matter
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PROS OF COAL ENEGRY

  • Abundant supply
  • Relatively inexpensive
  • Continuous power
  • Can be converted to liquid or gas
  • Low capital investment
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CONS OF COAL ENGERY

  • Nonrenewable
  • Contains the most CO2
  • Largest contributor to global warming
  • Severe health and safety supply when mining
  • Not carbon free
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SOURCES

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