California's Geothermal Conundrum
California's governor, Newsom, vetoed legislation that would have promoted geothermal projects in the state.
In the early 2000s, the Mammoth Pacific geothermal station proposed an expansion near Yosemite National Park, citing careful selection of new wells to minimize environmental impacts.
- The project's website highlighted the area's rich heat resources in 2004.
- A study on potential plant life impacts was produced by 2009.
The decades of safe operation seemed to bode well for swift approval, especially with rising electricity demand and climate change concerns.
Despite this, the project's progress was hindered.
Author's summary: California struggles with geothermal development despite its potential.
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