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The Untapped Energy Source That Could Power the Planet

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the potential of geothermal energy as a clean, powerful alternative to fossil fuels in this thought-provoking TED Talk. Discover how technologist and climate activist Jamie C. Beard unveils a surprising solution to harness the Earth's core energy, which could power the world thousands of times over. Learn about the innovative approaches and unlikely alliances being formed to tap into this immense energy source, equivalent in temperature to the surface of the sun, and how it could be distributed globally. Gain insights into the future of sustainable energy and the role geothermal power could play in addressing climate change and meeting the world's growing energy demands.

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Jamie C. Beard: The untapped energy source that could power the planet | TED


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