The federal government has been sending teams to the geysers and lava fields of Iceland in recent weeks to search for ways to reduce U.S. dependence on coal and oil.
Their answer might lie deep under Iceland's black rocks, where hot water percolates from the heat of the earth's internal movements -- and provides 72 percent of the island nation's energy.
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A spotty and generally mediocre piece on an important topic. Very little on the science and the author jumps around aimlessly. Poorly organized. But of course this is one of the worst papers in the country, run my the loony Reverend Sun Yun Moon. Still, kudos for addressing this under-reported issue.
This article presents information reported from Iceland along with quotations from technical and political leaders. It examines the current situation for geothermal energy in the U.S., naming companies that are using this approach. It also discusses the limitations, and explains why certain parts of the U.S. are more likely to be able to draw on this energy source. The article is nearly a full page and includes a useful map of the U.S. geothermal potential.
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