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What are the environmental benefits of geothermal power generation?

April 26, 2017Benefits Environmental generation geothermal power

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What are the environmental benefits of geothermal power generation?

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Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source. It can offset part of the fossil fuels required for power generation and hence reduce the emissions from fossil power plants. The carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide emissions from geothermal power plants are much lower than those of coal-fired power plants.