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At the Core of Utah FORGE – Geothermal Greenhouses
Geothermal Greenhouses: A Potential Solution to the Agricultural Sector’s Fossil Fuel Problem By: Sarah Buening (U of U) October 19, 2023. As of 2021, the agricultural sector produced about 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Globally, that number is much...
At the Core of Utah FORGE – Geothermal at the U
Geothermal Energy at the U - Past, Present and Future By: Sarah Buening (UofU) July 13, 2023 The University of Utah is responsible for operating nearly 300 buildings that support education, healthcare, research and housing. Powering this infrastructure demands a high...
At the Core of Utah FORGE – Engaging Students Through Song
The Utah FORGE Geothermal Song Parody Contest — Engaging Students Through Song By Sarah Buening (UofU) June 20, 2023 A few years back, the Utah FORGE team became aware of a former middle school science teacher, Tom McFadden, who created song parody videos to teach...
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:...
At the Core of Utah FORGE – Expanding Geothermal Literacy
Expanding Geothermal Literacy - Fostering the Scientists of Tomorrow. By Sarah Buening (UofU) March 30, 2023 In November 2022 and February 2023, the Utah FORGE outreach team visited three elementary schools in Beaver County — Belknap Elementary, Milford Elementary and...
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...
Geothermal Webinar Series V1
Introduction to Fervo Energy - a next-generation geothermal development company Fervo is applying proven technologies from the unconventional oil and gas sector, such as horizontal...
At the Core 11th Edition (October 2022)
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