Large-scale geo-energy development: sustainability impacts |
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Authors: | Li JIANG Liandong ZHU Erkki HILTUNEN |
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Affiliation: | 1. Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Vaasa Energy Institute, FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland2. Vaasa Energy Institute, FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland |
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Abstract: | Geothermal energy is a renewable and alternative energy with the potential to replace fossil fuels and help mitigate global warming. However, the development of geothermal energy has environmental, economic and social-cultural consequences, which needs to be predicted beforehand and then mitigated. To guarantee a sustainable development, it is, therefore, essential to consider the relative potential impacts. From a sustainability point of view, in the present study, a comprehensive analysis of consequences of geothermal energy development is conducted, including environmental, economic and societal & cultural dimensions. The geothermal energy industry will prosper only if sustainable aspects can be integrally considered. |
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Keywords: | geothermal energy sustainability impact development |
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