This article is about energy sources and the use of geothermal energy source. Of the potential energy resources available to us, only two are completely clean: solar and geothermal. The second of these, however, has been neglected. The article also talks about Iceland and how it was one of the poorest country in Europe, and has changed and becoming more developed. A key element in the countries development was the shift from imported coal and oil to geothermal energy. Iceland now uses geothermal energy to generate a large portion of its electricity and nearly all of its heating needs. In collaboration with the United Nations, Iceland has been offering technological assistance to countries that want to develop geothermal projects of their own. In collaboration with the United Nations, Iceland has been offering technological assistance to countries that want to develop geothermal projects of their own. In addition, Icelandic energy companies also have been involved in geothermal projects in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Iceland has been active in training people in geothermal technology and in raising awareness of climate change. Iceland intends to fight for clean energy, and even countries as large and powerful as the United States might benefit from its knowledge and experience.
This article was very informative. I think this article explain that the world has a big problem on their hands with global warming and we need to start using the natural resources that we have so we can cease this problem. In the article the president of Iceland stated “Geothermal power might become a dominant clean energy resource in the United States if the necessary technological leadership and the necessary political leadership can join hands in this area.” I think that this statement is true because the leaders in this country are worrying and spending money on unnecessary things.
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007/09.27/11-iceland.html
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