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Legal and policy aspects of geothermal resource development

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1972

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Allen, D.R., 1972, Legal and policy aspects of geothermal resource development: Journal of the American Water Resources Association, v. 8, iss. 2, p. 250-256.

Summary

ABSTRACT Deep within the earth there exist immense reservoirs of energy in the form of heat-commonly referred to as geothermal resources. Unfortunately, most of these resources are at such depths that it is unlikely they will be recoverable in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, the lure of seemingly inexhaustible amounts of relatively clean energy continues to hold a fascination for man. In certain limited situations man has already been able to tap these reservoirs and harness the energy to his own uses. More of this activity can be expected in the future. While geothermal energy will chiefly be used to produce electric power, persons responsible for water resources management must concern themselves with geothermal resources for [...]

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Allen, D.R.

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ISSN WECC 1752-1688

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