“A really good development goal”

ThinkGeoEnergy reports that one of Texas’ border regions holds great promise underground for a clean and sustainable energy source.

Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin recently published a study that indicates Presidio County, Texas, located on the border of the United States and Mexico, is a promising location for the development of geothermal energy. The team has already received a grant to investigate the feasibility of building a geothermal power plant in the southern part of the county.

“The bottom line is that the entire county seems like a really good development target. As good or better than areas already developed in Texas,” said Ken Wisian, research team leader and geophysicist at the University of Texas. by ThinkGeoEnergy.

According to the publication, local officials are excited about the news. And no wonder, because building a geothermal industry in Presidio County could help fuel the economy, create new jobs and ultimately lower energy costs for local communities.

Clean energy sources such as geothermal energy are also better for air quality – traditional fuels such as natural gas and coal release dangerous pollutants that can contribute to serious health effects such as premature death, heart attacks, respiratory system, stroke and asthma – according to a study by the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. Moving away from dirty energy sources is also better for the environment, as they are the main cause of our planet overheating.

Geothermal energy is gaining popularity in the U.S., and the Department of Energy recently invested $60 million to support its expansion.

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Scientists around the world are making exciting advances in the field of geothermal energy. For example, scientists in Iceland may soon harvest this energy source from the world’s first magma chamber tunnel. Meanwhile, the technology company is exploring the possibility of using geothermal energy under the sea in places where new ocean crust is forming as tectonic plates move away.

One Redditor posted about the news on the r/Texas subreddit, sparking a lively discussion.

“That’s good news,” one person said. “I hope this will work.”

On the other hand, another commenter shed light on the delicate balance between our energy needs and land conservation. “I know, I know, work and money,” they said, “but the best thing about this area is that it is not developed.”

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