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The value of geothermal energy and carbon capture in tackling climate change
Tapping into geothermal energy would be a ‘win-win’ for tackling climate change – and capturing and storing carbon can also make an invaluable contribution.
Those are two arguments outlined by Professor Jon Gluyas, from our Durham Energy Institute, as part of a new essay collection.
Andy Smallbone presents Industrial CCS in Global Energy Association Ten breakthrough energy ideas report
DEI Fellow Andy Smallbone invited to present one of 10 most promising groundbreaking energy technologies of decade in The Global Energy Association report published at the Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Mine water geothermal heat project funded
The department of Earth Sciences is the lead on the large, interdisciplinary research project entitled “The Geothermal Energy from Mines and Solar-Geothermal heat (GEMS)”, which will explore the geological, engineering, social, and economical aspects of extracting geothermal heat from water in abandoned coal mines.
Joanna Berry interviewed by Power Technology on EU energy policy
DEI Director Joanna Berry interviewed for Power Technology Magazine analysis article 'EU energy policy: world-leading, insufficient, or both?'
Brazilian Dam Collapse Could Have Been Predicted
A study finds that a Brazilian dam collapse could have been predicted weeks in advance with latest monitoring technology.
PhD Student Wins Award at UK Glaciology Conference
Congratulations to PhD student Josh Leigh who recently won the John Glen Prize for the best student poster presentation at the International Glaciological Society's British Branch meeting online.
Hearing the Voice - 'Creative Voices' resources available now free of charge
Our Writers' Inner Voices website recently underwent development and redesign, and is now free of charge.
Ten Footsteps to Living Well with Pain
Pain Special Interest Groups.