November 12th @9:45AM in Clark’s Cabin-- Geothermal Energy - A Hot Topic for a Long Time” presented by Tony Veneruso PhD
Geothermal heat emanates from deep in the Earth because of radioactive decay and earth’s ancient formation. Humans have been using geothermal energy for centuries, from bathing in hot springs to heating buildings and cooking food. For decades geothermal has been a promising source of almost unlimited energy available 24/7. Unfortunately, although governments and companies have invested in expensive R&D projects, technical progress has been frustratingly slow because of geothermal energy’s tough challenges. Potential sites are highly variable geographically and geologically. It is difficult and expensive to drill wells into hot rocks to access and transport the hot fluids safely and economically. There can also be very bad environmental impacts e.g., corrosive fluids and gases, water contamination, and earthquakes. Although geothermal energy R&D production projects continue to struggle, there has been great progress in commercial geothermal heat pump technology to economically heat and cool homes and businesses.
Dr Sabine Hossenfelder - Geothermal Energy: How Big is the Potential? https://youtu.be/l6UGpaKnkS0?si=tum8GfsF6UIMq0db
What are the basic principles of geothermal energy production: https://youtu.be/mCRDf7QxjDk?feature=shared
What is a Geothermal Heat Pump: https://youtu.be/y_ZGBhy48YI?si=v5ghyUPlSlZtLHCo
Heat Pumps: The Future of Home Heating and Cooling: https://youtu.be/1sxJY8qA4EM?feature=shared
Adult Discussion Group will be meeting in person @ 9:45AM in Thoreau’s Clark Cabin except on the third Sunday of each month when we will meet in the Sanctuary @ 11AM.
Masks are now optional. The AC and HEPA filter will be running to keep Clark Cabin & the Sanctuary as safe as possible.
For those that prefer: We will provide ZOOM via the OWL system when we meet in the cabin & our Moderator Tamara will recognize your hand up and add you to the queue.
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