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PHI 346: Environmental Ethics: Geothermal Energy
What is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal energy is energy derived from the natural heat of the earth. The earth’s temperature varies widely, and geothermal energy is usable for a wide range of temperatures from room temperature to well over 300°F. [US Dept of Energy]
eBooks
- An Introduction to Thermogeology: Ground Source Heating and Cooling byISBN: 1405170611Publication Date: 2008
Websites
- What is Geothermal Energy? International Geothermal AssociationPrepared Feb, 2004. Excellent source of history, images, etc.
- Geothermal map of North AmericaSouthern Methodist University
- Geothermal Technologies Program : US Dept of EnergyOn these pages you'll find helpful publications, software, and Web sites for the geothermal community and stakeholders.
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Geothermal ProgramBiofuels and Renewable Energy
- VIDEO: Geothermal - An Undervalued Primary U.S. Energy SourceJefferson W. Tester PhD, MIT, 2007
- Glossary of Geothermal termsUS Dept of Energy: Geothermal Technologies Program
Databases
- Access Science / McGraw-HillArticles on Geothermal Energy, Geothermal Power, Renewable Energy Sources, etc.
Books in the Library
- Renewable energy engineering and technology: principles and practiceCall Number: TJ808 .R425 2009ISBN: 1844076997renewables technology and engineering
- Geothermal energy: utilization and technology byCall Number: TJ280.7 .G443 2005ISBN: 1844071847Intended for readers with a scientific technological background.