Geothermal electric energy and its impacts on the environment / by R.J. Chorney and R.L. Sherwood (editor).: En40-240/81-05E-PDF
"An overview of various geothermal systems and their possible utilization is first provided. This is followed by a detailed summary from the available literature of the various environmental impacts of geothermal electric energy projects. The pollution potential to water, air and soil is described as well as the possibility of thermal and noise pollution. Other environmental concerns discussed include land subsidence, induced seismic activity, land alienation, habitat disturbance and well blowouts"--Abstract, page i.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment Canada. Canada. Environmental Protection Service. Pacific and Yukon Region. |
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| Title | Geothermal electric energy and its impacts on the environment / by R.J. Chorney and R.L. Sherwood (editor). |
| Series title | Regional program report ; 81-05 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | Title from cover. Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-37). Includes abstract in French. |
| Publishing information | [Vancouver] : Department of Environment, Environmental Protection Service, Pacific and Yukon Region, September, 1981. |
| Author / Contributor | Chorney, Richard J., author. Sherwood, Robert L. (Robert Lloyd)editor. |
| Description | 1 online resource (v, 37 pages) : graphs. |
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| Subject terms | Geothermal energy Environmental impact Pollution |
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