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Geothermal Energy Hopes Are Booming

Subterranean rocks could supply 10% of power by 2050

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Dec 31, 2008 9:15 PM CST

(Newser) – Hot rocks beneath the Earth's surface hold much promise for the nation's energy needs, but it's going to take big money to make the science work, the Christian Science Monitor reports. With $1 billion investment over the next 15 years, experts say geothermal power could...   Read full story »

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