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Feb 14, 2008Geothermal Myth: “Can Geothermal Energy Offset Global Warming?”
The following article by Karl Gawell addresses a common question regarding geothermal energy. Could we cool down the earth significantly by increased geothermal energy production? In other words would extracting heat from the earth drastically cool the core and thus affect humans. A reader asks Karl Gawell, “If you could decrease the temperature of the earth by extracting heat through geothermal energy production, could you offset global warming?”
The answer to this question is no, read Karl Gawell’s article below to see why.
To read the article: www.renewablenergyaccess.com: “Can Geothermal Energy Offset Global Warming?”
Comments
That theory is Bs ,Common
http://www.220kg.com/blogs/Globalwarming/
Yes, the ‘Geothermal Energy offsetting Global Warming’ theory is false. This article/news item is intended to explain why and address the surprisingly common myth.
