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The Future of Alternative Energy

Geothermal, solar thermal, and even nuclear power could provide alternatives to today's carbon-based fuel sources

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Can Geothermal Power in Iceland Thaw a Frozen Economy?

Iceland hopes to use its geothermal resources to innovate its way out of the financial crisis

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How Renewable Energy and Storage Solutions Stack Up

The need to tackle global climate change and energy security makes developing alternatives to fossil fuels crucial

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Man-Made Geothermal Power

The enhanced system at Soultz in France is the first such artificial geothermal power plant

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How to Use Solar Energy at Night

Molten salts can store the sun's heat during the day and provide power at night

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