Geothermal Heats Up

latitude 38.75197, longitude -122.61538

When it comes to alternative energy, most people think of solar or wind. But the hills just north of Sonoma wine country are a world leader in another kind of clean power, and under an ambitious new project, they are about to produce even more.

Duration: 05:45
Original Air Date: Thursday, Oct 11, 2007
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More by Location: Lake County

Geothermal Educator Guide

Use multiple QUEST media stories to teach your students about how scientists are using heat from deep within the Earth to generate electricity.
220b_Geothermal.pdf (261.7 KB)

 

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