190 million federal acres of land in the United States are set to be allocated for the creation of geothermal energy so as to boost their domestic energy output. This decision, taken by the interior department of the government is heartening to note as it shows a clear shift towards harnessing renewable sources of energy with minimum carbon emissions for the clean creation of energy in the future. The plans are in their final stage and if implemented well, could provide energy to more than 5.5 million homes in just seven years.
The area to be allocated for this project also includes 18 areas of Utah which already has two geothermal plants in its south-western quadrant.
Following Hawii’s decision to gradually shift towards renewable sources of energy, this decision is certainly a positive move forward towards curbing the ever growing threat of global warming.
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