What is Geothermal Energy?

Paul Baker of the Nicholas School discusses geothermal process and application

Large drilling rig in Duke Climate Commitment branded title page for "What is Geothermal Energy".

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The geothermal test well on Duke's Central Campus served as both an educational experience for students as well as a chance for the university to explore to possibility of using geothermal energy.

Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences at the Nicholas School for the Environment, Paul Baker, discusses what geothermal energy is and how it can be used at Duke and around the world.

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