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Earth Science : Renewable Energy
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about renewable energy.
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Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Igneous Rocks
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
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City wants to look at downtown district thermal energy potential
New ReviewCity of Winnipeg planners want to explore the possibility of a district thermal energy system — an interconnected heating and cooling system —on Graham Avenue, as the city explores future options for the former transit corridor.
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Using volcanoes as a sustainable energy solution
Underneath a group of dormant volcanoes just north of Vancouver lies a sustainable energy source — more specifically, geothermal power generated by superheated steam — that could help in the fight against climate change. Now, scientists...
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Harnessing geothermal energy from volcanoes
CBC News heads out with a team of scientists to explore the geothermal potential of a group of dormant volcanoes north of Vancouver and how they can be harnessed as a new sustainable energy source.
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Montreal neighbours share geothermal heat source
A group of Montreal neighbours are enjoying their first winter with their homes being heated by a shared geothermal heat source. The project is among the first of its kind and advocates hope it will be a model for the future.
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Geothermal discovery could launch green revolution for energy industry
A small company in Saskatchewan is building what could become Canada’s first geothermal power plant, which could launch a green revolution for the energy industry and the people who work in it.
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Ottawa’s plastic ban concerns Alberta energy minister
Alberta’s energy minister is worried Ottawa’s single-use plastic ban is sending the wrong signals to investors a day after her province announced it wants to become a hub for plastic recycling.
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Why this Calgary company is building an underground radiator in Bavaria
The company Eavor has developed a type of closed-loop geothermal technology using skills from the oil and gas industry. Here's why it had to go all the way to Germany to get the project off, and in, the ground.
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The risk-reward calculus of drilling for geothermal
Eavor CEO John Redfern describes why he thinks drilling for conventional geothermal can be a tough proposition,
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A look inside Prince Edward Island's first net-zero-ready school
The new Sherwood Elementary School in Charlottetown has finally opened its doors, replacing an older, less-efficient building. Students and staff held a celebration this week, and gave CBC’s Stacey Janzer a tour.
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B.C. vineyards test new ways to protect grapevines from extreme cold
Vineyards in British Columbia are fighting to protect their grapevines from extreme cold, testing new methods such as LED lights and geothermal textiles to keep the plants warm. Last winter, 95 per cent of the province’s crop was wiped...
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The Alberta government committing up to $50M for new drilling test site
"The province says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a drilling test site. As Michelle Bellefontaine reports, the investment will allow companies to test technology for geothermal, carbon capture, helium and...
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Algae turns the water green in a hotspot in Yellowstone National Park.
Algae turns the water green in a hotspot in Yellowstone National Park.
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Geothermal ground at Krafla in Northern Iceland. 30% of Iceland's electricity is genrated from geothermal energy.
Geothermal ground at Krafla in Northern Iceland. 30% of Iceland's electricity is genrated from geothermal energy.
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Real time shot of a geothermal active area in Bajarnaflag in Iceland. Small streams of black mud run along the landscape. Two people walk across the landscape in the distance.
Real time shot of a geothermal active area in Bajarnaflag in Iceland. Small streams of black mud run along the landscape. Two people walk across the landscape in the distance.
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Timelapse of a geothermal vent in Namafjall. Camera dollies to the left and pans to the right. Shot is wide.
Timelapse of a geothermal vent in Namafjall. Camera dollies to the left and pans to the right. Shot is wide.
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Geyser Strokkur erupting hot water and steam. Iceland
Geyser Strokkur erupting hot water and steam. Iceland
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The pipelines of a geothermal energy plant emit steam.
The pipelines of a geothermal energy plant emit steam.
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Geyser Hole Filled of Boiling Water Before Eruption, Iceland.
Geyser Hole Filled of Boiling Water Before Eruption, Iceland.
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Geothermal area in the Krafla Volcanic Region Iceland, Smoking fields of volcanic lava.
Geothermal area in the Krafla Volcanic Region Iceland, Smoking fields of volcanic lava.
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Geothermal area in the Krafla Volcanic Region Iceland, Smoking fields of volcanic lava.
Geothermal area in the Krafla Volcanic Region Iceland, Smoking fields of volcanic lava.
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Hveragerdi in South West Iceland sits on the Varma river and is a geothermal hot spot, with steam rising from fumeroles right in the middle of town. It has been used for nealry 100 years for growing vegetables in greenhouses using the geothermal heat. This
Hveragerdi in South West Iceland sits on the Varma river and is a geothermal hot spot, with steam rising from fumeroles right in the middle of town. It has been used for nealry 100 years for growing vegetables in greenhouses using the...