[Lwvcnmtopics] Geothermal energy

[Lora Lucero]

Hi Connie,

I just finished reading the 5 page summary you shared about your experience
at COP27.  You packed a lot into the second week and your observations were
so informative.  (I wish my second week at COP26 had been as fruitful as
yours.)

I had never heard the term "superhot rock
<https://www.catf.us/work/superhot-rock/>" but your report is very timely
with a discussion I heard this past weekend.  My NM state senator is
proposing legislation in January to explore the potential of geothermal
energy in New Mexico; the scientists are telling him that there is great
potential for developing the geothermal energy sector here.  In case you're
interested, here is the TED Talk on geothermal energy that he recommended:
https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_c_beard_the_untapped_energy_source_that_could_power_the_planet?language=en
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 It's about 14 minutes and is mind-blowing.  I won't give the punchline
away but in an oil and gas state like New Mexico, geothermal energy could
turn the ship around completely to renewables.

You mentioned that you made a number of short videos at COP27.  Please let
me know how and when you'll be sharing them.  I'd like to amplify your work
with my state and local League members.

Muchas gracias,

Lora
LWVCNM (Central New Mexico)
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