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Harnessing Geothermal Energy from Volcanoes

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.

Mining for Heat – Can Geothermal be Part of Canada's Energy Future? | What on Earth with Laura Lynch

There is huge potential in Canada to harness heat from deep below the ground for electricity. So why are there only a handful of projects breaking ground? We take a look at the promise of renewable geothermal power and the barriers to getting there.