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Geothermal energy


by Carol Stewart

Bubbling mud, erupting geysers and hot mineral pools are some of the surface features of New Zealand’s geothermal systems. Their energy has been tapped to feed geothermal power stations, producing electricity. The benefits are substantial, but they do not come without a cost to the environment.

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Main image: Ōhākī power station

Ōhākī power station


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