In the US people in the west are using geothermal energy as an alternative energy source. "Very basically, it's heat from the Earth that's caused by radioactive decay, volcanism, all that hot source from the center of the Earth," says John Lund, Principal Engineer of the Geothermal Program for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This new renewable energy source is so powerful we could use it to power over two million homes which will help many people who can’t afford gas to heat up there homes. The GEA wrote, "In 2011, the geothermal industry is producing clean power in nine states and developing projects across 15 states... with the total number of geothermal projects... increasing 12%." If we can get other states and other countries to use this energy source we have had for a very long time as an alternative then we could help millions save money on normal energy sources. The best part about this energy is that it is right under your home and you can easily harness its power. "Frankly I think most people think the ground is cold where the center of the Earth is extremely hot, and it in fact is an energy resource that we can tap almost anywhere in the United States and around the world" This would be a great thing for every one as it would help developing countries during cold seasons and could help power things like hospitals and help keep people alive then relying on other sources of energy that are more expensive to use.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/04/09/geothermal-energy-use-rise/
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