EGS: Shaping Public Opinion Through Technology
Embracing the Heat: Exploring Public Perception of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Geothermal energy, the power harnessed from Earth's internal heat, has long been touted as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. While traditional geothermal plants rely on naturally occurring hot water reservoirs, Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) push the boundaries further, extracting heat from much wider areas of rock by artificially fracturing them. This promising technology holds immense potential for providing baseload power, but its widespread adoption hinges on public acceptance and understanding. Addressing the Concerns: EGS faces some hurdles in gaining public support due to misconceptions and concerns surrounding its potential impacts. Seismic Activity: One primary concern is the possibility of induced seismicity – earthquakes triggered by fluid...