… a Māori land organization uses geothermal power generation to improve energy sovereignty and sustainability efforts?
Did You Know … Europe’s Largest Banana Producer Is Not Who You Think?
Did you know .... Europe's largest banana producer is not who you think? One of the northernmost countries in the world is not the first place that comes to mind when you think about bananas. This tropical fruit is commonly associated with places near the equator:...
Did You Know … the story of the snake, the fish, and the toad?
Did you know… the story of the 'hot' snake, the fish, and the toad? Tucked away in different corners of the planet, there are animals with unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in some rather surprising environments. Despite the extreme conditions and...
Did You Know … you could have a swig of geothermal rum in the near future?
Did you know ... that you could have a swig of geothermal rum in the near future? In Cornwall, United Kingdom, Matthew Clifford has big dreams to start up a rum distillery powered solely by the natural geothermal resources. Alcohol distillation takes up a lot of...
Did You Know … that Scottish clubbers use dance beat to generate heat
Did you know ... that Scottish clubbers use dance beat to generate heat? In Glasgow, Scotland, dancers are taking “the heat beneath their feet” to a whole new level. An innovative technology is able to harness the energy produced by dancing clubbers and turn it into a...
Did You Know … there is a mystical reason to travel to Monroe, Utah
Did you know… there is a mystical reason to travel to Monroe, Utah – the Mystic Hot Springs! The Mystic Hot Springs are naturally occurring geothermal pools in Central Utah, about a three hour drive south from Salt Lake City. They have been used ever since the...
Did You Know that renewable energy corridors can be the future of energy production?
Did You Know… Renewable Energy Corridors Can Be the Future of Energy Production? In the Escalante desert of southwestern Utah, near the town of Milford, there are four different types of renewable energy: wind, solar, biogas, and geothermal. They’re all being used to...
Did You Know that China is home to one of the oldest known geothermal pools in the world?
Did you know… that China is home to one of the oldest known geothermal pools in the world? Huaqing Pool, located near Mount Li in the province of Shaanxi, China, has a long and storied history. The complex of hot springs has been in use for close to three...
Did You Know NZ is home to geothermal golf course?
Did you know… New Zealand is home to a geothermal golf course? Arikikapakapa is not your typical golf course. Located in Rotorua, New Zealand, the 18-hole course is referred to as a geothermal golfing experience. Along with the naturally abundant plant life, the...
Did you know… there is a geothermal “ocean” in Utah?
Did you know... there is a geothermal “ocean” in Utah? Just 30 minutes from Salt Lake City is Utah’s very own “ocean”. Built out of natural hot springs is the Bonneville Seabase, where you can go snorkeling and scuba diving! You will also find many different types of...
Did you know… geothermal energy is growing flowers?
Did you know... geothermal energy is growing flowers? Newcastle, Utah is home to Milgro Nursery – and they use geothermal energy to power their greenhouses! In fact, their facility is one of the most successful geothermal energy applications for space heating in the...
Did you know… 20% of the Island of Hawai’i’s power comes from geothermal energy?
Did you know... 20% of the Island of Hawai'i's power comes from geothermal energy? Located in Puna (Kilauea East Rift Zone), is Hawai’i’s geothermal power plant, Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV). PGV has two air-cooled power plants, a binary system, and a combined cycle...