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Introduction and Background
I. Introduction
Geothermal Myths Explained
Myth 1: Geothermal Energy is Experimental and Not Yet Widely Used
II. Converting Geothermal Energy into Electricity
III. Geothermal Plants and Cooling Systems
IV. Reliability of Geothermal Power Generation
V. Percentage of Domestic Geothermal Power Production
Myth 2: Geothermal Resources are Nonrenewable
VI. Managing Geothermal Systems
VII. Geothermal Potential
Geothermal Energy and the Environment
VIII. Applicable Environmental Regulations An Overview
Clean Air Act Regulations
Additional Regulations
IX. Air Emissions
Myth 3: Geothermal Power Plants Emit Smoke
Nitrogen Oxides
Hydrogen Sulfide
Sulfur Dioxide
Particulate Matter
Carbon Dioxide Mercury
TOGs and ROGs
Ammonia
Boron
Air Emissions: Concluding Overview
X. Solid and Liquid Waste
Arsenic
Silica and Other Waste Products
XI. Noise Pollution
XII. Water Quality and Use
Injection of Geothermal Fluids
Wastewater Injection: Success at The Geysers
Myth 4: Extraction Injection of Geothermal Brines Contaminates Drinking Water
XIII. Land Use
Subsidence
Induced Seismicity
Seismic Monitoring
Landslides
XIV. Geysers, Fumaroles, and Geothermal Resources
Myth 5: Natural Geothermal Surface Features Are Used During Geothermal Development
Myth 6: Current Geothermal Development Alters Geothermal Land Features
XV. Impact on Wildlife and Vegetation
Summary and Conclusion
XVI. The Big Picture: Electricity Production and its Consequences
XVII. Summarized Environmental Benefits of Geothermal Energy
XVIII. Conclusion
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